Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, September 3, 2026. Sergey Otroshko/Roscongress/Handout via REUTERS

Russia President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine after 4-1/2 years of conflict. U.S. negotiators are preparing to visit both capitals to broker terms.