Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine

Kremlin said the Russian president visited the region on Tuesday and met with the interim government

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that no decision had been made on a venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, responding to a question about whether they could be hosted by the Vatican, reports Reuters.

US president Donald Trump said on Monday it would be great" for Russia and Ukraine to hold ceasefire talks at the Vatican, saying it would add extra significance to the proceedings.