The purpose of this proposal is, according to the Russian president, "to organize democratic presidential elections that would result in the arrival of a competent government trusted by the people. Vladimir Putin has proposed on Friday to establish a "transitional administration" in Ukraine under the supervision of the UN to organize a "democratic" presidential election and then negotiate a peace agreement with the new authorities in Kiev,

Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed putting Ukraine under external governance under the UN as part of efforts to reach a peaceful settlement. Speaking to the crew of a Russian nuclear submarine in televised remarks broadcast early on Friday,