Viet Nam welcomes President Putin's proposal to resume direct talks with Ukraine

Spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang made the above statement Monday in response to a reporter's question about Viet Nam's reaction to the proposal.

She reiterated Viet Nam's consistent stance to support the resolution of disputes and disagreements through peaceful means, including dialogue, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter, taking into account the legitimate interests of all parties involved for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

Direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are necessary in order to find a way for a ceasefire, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

"There have to be negotiations, direct negotiations in order to find a way for a ceasefire," he told a Sky News reporter on Sunday./.