However he says Moscow won't call a ceasefire while its still coming under attack.
It's claimed Wagner troops moving close to the Polish border is an attempt by Russia to intimidate.
More than 100 troops belonging to the Russian-linked mercenary have moved towards a thin strip of land between Poland and Lithuania.
The Polish Prime Minister is concerned they may pose as refugees to cross the border.
Defence and Security Analyst and Westmeath's Declan Power, says the territorial threat needs to be monitored:
Meanwhile. Vladimir Putin says he is open to peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.
However the Russian President says Moscow won't call a ceasefire while its still coming under attack.
His comments come as a group African leaders attended a Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg.
Security and Defence analyst and Westmeath's Declan Power believes Mr. Putin not sincere and is just playing to the crowd:
Meanwhile Russia says it disabled three Ukrainian drones - which caused minor damage - calling it "a terrorist attack" on Moscow.
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