Why is Putin asking for Ukraine-Russia peace talks now? - The Independent

Why is Putin asking for Ukraine-Russia peace talks now?  The IndependentRussia wants to know if Trump has shifted his stance on Ukraine war after G7, Lavrov says  ReutersVladimir Putin sours on Donald Trump over his latest Ukraine shift  Financial TimesPutin says Russia 'ready for peace talks' after Ukraine refinery strikes  Sky NewsLavrov Says U.S. Not 'Objective Mediator' in Ukraine  The Moscow Times