Moscow, Oct. 30 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin remains willing to engage with all parties in pursuit of a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, responding to a Financial Times report that the US was considering Britain, Germany and France as potential European representatives in negotiations.

Peskov said the participation of European countries in talks between Russia, the US and Ukraine had not been discussed.

"No, this was not discussed with anyone. The Financial Times is probably discussing this in its newsroom," he said.

He added that Putin remained open to contacts aimed at securing peace in Ukraine. "He was open, he is open, and he will remain open to these contacts," Peskov said.

The spokesman ...