[Mick]

Putin says he's ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine. Here's what he said in a state television interview:

"I believe that we are acting in the right direction, we are defending our national interests, the interests of our citizens, our people. And we have no other choice but to protect our citizens. We are ready to negotiate with everyone involved about acceptable solutions, but that is up to them - we are not the ones refusing to negotiate, they are".

Putin says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine

So...what's the most logical explanation?

[Mick]

Putin says he's ready to negotiate with all parties over Ukraine. Here's what he said in a state television interview:

"I believe that we are acting in the right direction, we are defending our national interests, the interests of our citizens, our people. And we have no other choice but to protect our citizens. We are ready to negotiate with everyone involved about acceptable solutions, but that is up to them - we are not the ones refusing to negotiate, they are".

Putin says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine

So...what's the most logical explanation?