"If Putin refuses talks, it undermines the Kremlin's narrative that they're the ones who have always been willing to negotiate."

Putin could be forced to give up his claim to the entire Donbas region as Ukraine is reported to be willing to negotiate with Russia to freeze the front lines and join NATO, Prof. Scott Lucas tells Frontline on #timesradio

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