Blinken says Putin not 'serious' about Ukraine diplomacy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no seriousness about diplomacy to end the Ukraine war, despite a series of international efforts, Report informs, citing foreign media.

"Territory that just a couple of months ago the Russian government thought it could seize in a matter of weeks – today, firmly Ukraine's. In Kyiv, we saw the signs of a vibrant city coming back to life: people eating outside, sitting on benches, strolling. The Ukrainians have won the battle for Kyiv," he said.