Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow won't attack other nations if treated 'with respect' and claimed he is 'ready and willing' to end Ukraine war 'peacefully.'
President Vladimir Putin emphasized Friday that Moscow's troops were advancing across the battlefield in Ukraine and voiced confidence the Kremlin would achieve its goals militarily if Kyiv doesn't agree to Russia's conditions in peace talks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday said neither Ukraine nor Russia is anywhere close to surrendering, meaning a negotiated settlement is the only realistic way to stop the bloodshed.
(RTTNews) - Crude oil increased on Friday amid concerns of a supply side disruption due to brewing U.S.-Venezuela tension and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict as U.S. efforts to end the war have been unproductive thus far.