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Volodymyr Zelensky said it was a "positive sign" that Russia was considering ending the war in Ukraine after Russia offered "direct talks" this coming Thursday. His comments came after Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Ukraine to take part in "serious negotiations" in a late-night address.