Ukraine sees ‘new dynamic’ in peace efforts as Vladimir Putin says chance of deal remains

VLADIVOSTOK — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected a “new dynamic” in peace efforts. Putin, speaking at ?an economic forum in Russia’s far east, said a number of countries including the U.S. and China were ready to support a peace settlement. “Ultimately, however, the problem must be resolved by the countries involved in the conflict — Russia and Ukraine,” he said. “We are grateful to everyone attempting to contribute to a settlement. Is there a chance? In my view, yes,…