Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin casts the Ukraine conflict as a fight for Russia’s survival as he seeks reelection

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Friday described Moscow’s military action in Ukraine as a battle for Russia’s survival as he campaigned for reelection next month in balloting that he’s all but certain to win. “We are doing what people expect us to do.” He again argued that sending troops into Ukraine was necessary to protect Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine and stop what he described as attempts by Washington and its NATO allies to encroach on Moscow’s vital security interests. “They would have patronizingly patted us on the shoulder and given us rotten potatoes as humanitarian assistance while thinking how to chip away pieces from us.” Putin said that despite Western expectations Russia would collapse quickly under the brunt of sanctions, its economy has grown and military industries have sharply increased output. Putin, 71, is running as an independent in the March 15-17 vote, relying on a rigid control over Russia’s political landscape that he has established during 24 years in power.

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Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?
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4 days, 3 hours ago

Will Vladimir Putin end the war with Ukraine because of Trump?

India Today  

Russia-Ukraine War: In a significant shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential change in his approach to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking on Russian state TV, Putin declared that there are no preconditions for starting talks with Ukraine, adding that Moscow is ready to negotiate with anyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. However, Putin made it clear …

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance
4 days, 15 hours ago

Putin signals no rush to end Ukraine war in marathon TV appearance

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in no hurry to seek an end to the war in Ukraine during his annual set-piece television event Thursday, seeking instead to project Russia’s strength despite President-elect Donald Trump’s stated goal of achieving a quick peace. Any attempt at brokering peace faces significant obstacles, with analysts saying that Putin believes he is winning the war …

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House
4 days, 16 hours ago

Putin hints at end to Ukraine war as he begins annual marathon news conference and says Russia is close to 'reaching our primary goals' - a month before Trump returns to White House

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia. Vladimir Putin has hinted at an end to the Ukraine war as he started his annual marathon news conference in Russia Russia's T-72 tanks drive during military drills held at a firing range amid Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the southern …

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin
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5 days, 3 hours ago

Russia ready to compromise with Trump on Ukraine war: Putin

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that he was ready to compromise over Ukraine in possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on ending the war and had no conditions for starting talks with the Ukrainian authorities. "We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises," Putin said, after saying that Russian forces, advancing across the …

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal
5 days, 3 hours ago

Putin ready to meet Trump 'anytime' to talk Ukraine deal

New Indian Express  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready for talks "anytime" with US President-elect Donald Trump, who has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office. Asked about Trump's overtures regarding a possible peace deal, Putin said he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican. The Kremlin recently welcomed Trump's sharp …

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority
5 days, 3 hours ago

Putin boasts of gains in Ukraine at annual news conference meant to reinforce his authority

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during his annual news conference and call-in show at Gostinny Dvor in Moscow, Russia, Thursday. President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the ouster of key ally Bashar Assad in Syria had hurt Moscow’s prestige, as he took questions at his annual news conference …

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West
1 week, 4 days ago

How can Putin be defeated? Assad’s fall provides lesson for West

The Independent  

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has led to questions over Russia’s ability to sustain its military adventures abroad. Whether – and how – Russia’s forces in place in the country will need to evacuate is just one of the open questions arising from the change of power in Syria. Another is what the potential impact may be …

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,019

Al Jazeera  

Here is the situation on Monday, December 9: We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… United States President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end “the madness”, prompting Zelenskyy and the …

Putin says Donald Trump is an ‘intelligent politician’ who can end war, but…
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Putin says Donald Trump is an ‘intelligent politician’ who can end war, but…

Live Mint  

In a rare event, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised US President-elect Donald Trump, noting him as an ‘intelligent politician’ capable of resolving the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Putin praises Donald Trump “As far as I can imagine, the newly elected president is an intelligent and already quite experienced person. Putin also spoke about the attacks on Trump, including a July …

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit

NPR  

Putin threatens Ukraine in remarks after former-Soviet states security summit toggle caption Ramil Sitdikov/AFP via Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin made a series of military threats towards Ukraine and reiterated earlier statements that the United States and other European allies now have "direct involvement" in Ukraine's conflict with Russia during a press conference in the Kazakhstan capital city, Astana. …

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?
1 month ago

Putin opens door to Donald Trump’s peace deal but Ukraine must make huge concessions; will Zelenskyy accept the plan?

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire deal in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but remains firm on key demands, including Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and accepting limited territorial concessions, Reuters reported citing five sources familiar with Kremlin thinking. Putin’s position on security and neutrality Putin emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s neutrality during the Valdai …

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’
1 month ago

Russia claims US doing 'everything it can' to prolong Ukraine war, says Putin ready for ‘negotiations’

Hindustan Times  

Russia on Wednesday accused the outgoing Joe Biden's administration in the United States of “doing everything” to prolong the war in Ukraine. “If you look at the trends of the outgoing US administration, they are fully committed to continuing the war in Ukraine and are doing everything they can to do so,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The International Campaign …

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report
1 month ago

Putin open to discuss Ukraine ceasefire with Trump if Zelenskyy abandons Nato dream: Report

Firstpost  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly said that he is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with US President-elect Donald Trump only if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abandons ambitions of his country joining Nato Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a Ukraine ceasefire deal with Donald Trump but rules out making any major territorial concessions and insists Kyiv abandon …

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further
1 month ago

Mint Quick Edit | Don’t let the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalate further

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday modified his country’s nuclear doctrine to broaden the circumstances in which the Kremlin could use nuclear weapons. As reported, the changes sanction their use when it’s under a coordinated attack, which includes a non-nuclear state attacking it with the backing of a nuclear state. Scarily, this shift comes amid reports of Ukraine having fired …

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
1 month ago

Moscow warns the US over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Kremlin warned Monday that President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied longer-range missiles adds “fuel to the fire” of the war and would escalate international tensions even higher. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a muted response Sunday to the approval that he and his government have request for over a …

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

Al Jazeera  

While US President-elect Donald Trump’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington as possible. “Mostly in the city, on civilian infrastructure, mainly in the evening or at night, although there are also daytime shellings.” Ukraine’s defenders continued to be under intense pressure throughout the front in the past week, with the …

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat
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1 month, 1 week ago

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Raw Story  

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Monday that letting Russia win in Ukraine would represent a loss for the United States, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency. "Certainly it would not be a victory for the American leadership if Ukraine crumbles down and Putin wins the war," Borrell told AFP on the first visit to Kyiv …

Donald Trump calls Russia’s Vladimir Putin, urges him not to escalate war in Ukraine: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls Russia’s Vladimir Putin, urges him not to escalate war in Ukraine: report

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him not to escalate the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported Sunday. They said he also expressed an interest in further conversations to discuss “the resolution of Ukraine’s war soon.” Mr. Trump’s election is seen as carrying the potential to upend the almost three-year Ukraine conflict, …

Donald Trump's comeback sparks Russian hopes to weaken Western unity on Ukraine: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's comeback sparks Russian hopes to weaken Western unity on Ukraine: Report

Hindustan Times  

In his first comments after Donald Trump's election as the 47th President of the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the West's post-Cold War control over global power was “irrevocably disappearing". President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin Donald Trump’s surprising political resurgence is being seen by influential members of the Russian elite as a chance …

Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin congratulates Trump on his election victory

Deccan Chronicle  

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in his first public comment on the U.S. vote, and he praised the president-elect's courage during the July assassination attempt. Putin also said that what Trump has said “about the desire to restore relations with Russia, to help end the Ukrainian crisis, in my opinion, deserves …

Wartime Ukraine waits to see what’s in the ‘surprise box’ of Trump presidency
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wartime Ukraine waits to see what’s in the ‘surprise box’ of Trump presidency

LA Times  

In Kyiv, a monument of 10th century Grand Princess Olga is fitted with a mock flak jacket that reads “Defending Ukraine.” Ukrainians, still trapped in the nightmare of Russia’s invasion, now worry that a new Trump administration could choke vital military aid. “If Trump can end the war as he says he can, great — let’s see him do it,” …

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin congratulates Trump on US election win, says ready to talk to President-elect

Firstpost  

President Putin on Thursday congratulated Trump on his victory in the US election, commended him for his courage during a previous assassination attempt, and expressed Moscow’s willingness to engage in talks with the President-elect Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Donald Trump during a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. File …

‘Too early to rejoice’: Why Russia isn’t celebrating Trump win – yet
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Too early to rejoice’: Why Russia isn’t celebrating Trump win – yet

Al Jazeera  

Russia will gain from Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to negotiate a ceasefire but is unsure about how much he can do to end the war. “He has already announced that there will be no wars during his term, from which one could conclude that he plans to end the conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East.” Malinin, however, cautioned against …

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s election deepens Ukraine’s pessimism as Russia war rages

Al Jazeera  

Military experts, serviceman and analysts say chances of victory over Russia are even slimmer with a Putin-friendly president heading to the White House. “We’re not.” To Ihor, the second coming of Donald Trump – who has repeatedly trumpeted his admiration for Putin – to the White House epitomises Ukraine’s mounting pessimism about its war with Russia. US President Joe Biden …

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine?

NPR  

What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine? toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP KYIV — After Donald Trump’s resounding election win, Ukraine could lose the continued support of its most crucial ally, the U.S., which has spent $108 billion on military, humanitarian and economic aid to help Ukrainians since Russia's February 2022 invasion. “But we are so small …

Will Donald Trump's win mean that Volodymyr Zelensky now has to do a deal with Vladimir Putin?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Donald Trump's win mean that Volodymyr Zelensky now has to do a deal with Vladimir Putin?

Daily Mail  

Ukraine could be forced to strike a deal with Vladimir Putin after Donald Trump's victory, a senior Conservative warned yesterday. Leonid Slutsky, head of the Russian parliament's foreign affairs committee, predicted Mr Trump's victory could trigger the collapse of the Ukrainian government and an end to Western aid. A Kremlin official said yesterday Russia would aim to 'achieve its goals' …

Unpredictable Trump could unlock Ukraine peace deal, ex-NATO chief says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unpredictable Trump could unlock Ukraine peace deal, ex-NATO chief says

Politico  

Trump, a confirmed NATO-skeptic who has lambasted allies for not meeting defense spending targets, boasted on the campaign trail that he would “end” the war in Ukraine immediately — but has not yet provided a blueprint for executing that. Despite regular flattery from Trump, Russian leader Vladimir Putin declined to congratulate the newly reelected Republican on his victory as Moscow-Washington …

Kremlin says will judge Trump by his 'actions' on Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kremlin says will judge Trump by his 'actions' on Ukraine

Raw Story  

The Kremlin has said it will judge Donald Trump, who has vowed to swiftly end the Ukraine conflict, on his "actions" in office, as many in the West fear his second term could spell disaster for Kyiv. Many in Russia cautiously welcomed Trump's win, with people telling AFP on the streets of Moscow they hoped he would deliver on promises …

Russia boasts a Trump victory is bad news for Ukraine but says Putin has 'no plans' to congratulate the new president
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia boasts a Trump victory is bad news for Ukraine but says Putin has 'no plans' to congratulate the new president

Daily Mail  

Russia has boasted that Donald Trump's victory is bad news for Ukraine as France has warned Europe must 'take charge of our own destiny'. Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a fist as he takes the stage with his wife Melania and son Barron, following early results from the 2024 U.S. presidential election in Palm …

Russia says no congrats to Trump (yet), pointing to U.S. actions in Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia says no congrats to Trump (yet), pointing to U.S. actions in Ukraine

NPR  

Russia says no congrats to Trump, pointing to U.S. actions in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump on his election victory yet, the Kremlin said on Wednesday — citing ongoing tensions with the U.S. over its military support for Ukraine. Trump has repeatedly voiced skepticism over continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine and said he …

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration

Bloomberg  

00:00 This ran deep, this reaction across voters, across different kinds of voters from different backgrounds, different ages. Obama had a much stricter border policy than Joe Biden, and I think he did that because he sensed there wasn't enough support in America for something more liberal and more open. Well, you know, Trump Trump always surprises us in the …

As Russia celebrates, Trump's win leaves Ukraine and the rest Europe unsure of what's next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As Russia celebrates, Trump's win leaves Ukraine and the rest Europe unsure of what's next

Salon  

After being elected as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump promised to “end wars” in his victory speech Tuesday night, leaving Europe apprehensive about the conflict in Ukraine and the future of NATO. But many fear Trump's ceasefire talks will be on Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s terms, which include rejecting any future attempts by Ukraine to …

Who does Putin want to win the election? As a Russian American, I know the answer
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who does Putin want to win the election? As a Russian American, I know the answer

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Three days later, Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia invokes its nuclear capacity in a U.N. speech full of bile toward the West

LA Times  

Russia’s top diplomat warned Saturday against “trying to fight to victory with a nuclear power,” delivering a U.N. General Assembly speech packed with condemnations of what Russia sees as Western machinations in Ukraine and elsewhere — including within the United Nations. Three days after Russian President Vladimir Putin aired a shift in his country’s nuclear doctrine, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov …

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
3 months ago

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says

Al Jazeera  

Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it’s crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia. Western governments and Russia’s exiled opposition should begin laying the groundwork for Russia’s democratic transition after President Vladimir Putin eventually leaves office, Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician, has said. Seven weeks after he was released from a Siberian penal colony in a …

Trump insists Russia’s war should end. But he won’t say if he wants Ukraine to win
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump insists Russia’s war should end. But he won’t say if he wants Ukraine to win

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump spoke heatedly in the presidential debate about wanting Russia’s war in Ukraine to be over — but twice refused to directly answer a question about whether he wanted U.S. ally Ukraine to win. Trump also falsely claimed Tuesday that the war had killed “millions” since Russia invaded Ukraine 2 1/2 years ago, while the …

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko
4 months ago

Exclusive | Imperialist Putin won’t negotiate, war won’t end this year: Ex-Ukraine minister Gerashchenko

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: For nearly two weeks, Ukrainian forces have been seizing and holding Russian territory in what marks the first instance of a foreign military fighting inside Russia since World War II. Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region is an unexpected escalation, more than two years after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin …

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
4 months, 1 week ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

Putin vows ‘retribution’ against those trying to ‘divide’ Russia
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin vows ‘retribution’ against those trying to ‘divide’ Russia

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to crush anybody who tries to divide Russian society as he hailed the effectiveness and unwavering loyalty of his country's powerful law enforcement agencies. "Those who try to intimidate people, to split our society, to play on religious or national feelings will never succeed," Putin said in a video message posted by the Kremlin. …

'Ukraine war our priority': Russia after Joe Biden quits Presidential race
5 months ago

'Ukraine war our priority': Russia after Joe Biden quits Presidential race

Hindustan Times  

After U.S. President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid, the Kremlin said that for Russia the most important thing was achieving its goals in the Ukraine war not US politics where Moscow said much could change over coming months. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov Biden abandoned his reelection bid on Sunday under growing pressure from his fellow Democrats and endorsed Vice …

Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US
5 months ago

Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the US

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — After almost 30 months of war with Russia, Ukraine’s difficulties on the battlefield are mounting even as its vital support from the United States is increasingly at the mercy of changing political winds. A six-month delay in military assistance from the U.S., the biggest single contributor to Ukraine, opened the door for the Kremlin’s forces to push …

'Ukraine can and will stop Vladimir Putin': Biden tells NATO as he announces 'historic' aid for Kyiv
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ukraine can and will stop Vladimir Putin': Biden tells NATO as he announces 'historic' aid for Kyiv

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden affirmed "full support" for Ukraine and exuded confidence that the country "can and will" stop Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression as he welcomed NATO member-states to a Washington summit on Tuesday. Zelenskyy hoped Trump would not quit the 75-year-old NATO alliance and that America would keep supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia's more than …

Why Russia-Ukraine War Is So Hard to Win, and How It Might End
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Russia-Ukraine War Is So Hard to Win, and How It Might End

Bloomberg  

Russia’s war in Ukraine, which President Vladimir Putin once hoped to conclude in a few weeks, is grinding through its third year, with neither side able to gain a decisive upper hand. Bringing an end to the conflict — whether through one side’s clear victory, a messy compromise or simply a cessation of hostilities without a final deal — may …

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open

Associated Press  

The message to NATO from President Vladimir Putin was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict with Russia that could quickly turn nuclear. “It mustn’t be treated in a light, superficial way,” Putin said in June, reaffirming that Russia’s nuclear doctrine calls for using atomic weapons if it perceives …

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Italy and after the U.S. and Ukraine …

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin issues his truce demands. Ukraine calls them ‘absurd’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of 7 leading industrialized nations in Italy, where the U.S. and Ukraine signed …

Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as ‘complete sham’
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin demands more land to end Ukraine war, terms Kyiv rejects as ‘complete sham’

CNN  

CNN — President Vladimir Putin said Russia will only end its war in Ukraine if Kyiv surrenders the entirety of four regions claimed by Moscow and abandons its bid to join NATO – terms Kyiv immediately dismissed as a “complete sham” and “offensive to common sense.” Speaking Friday ahead of a peace conference in Switzerland to which Russia has not …

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid
6 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin promises 'immediate' ceasefire if Ukraine drops Nato bid

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire offer cannot be trusted, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, has said. The Russian president said in a speech earlier on Friday that Russia would end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agreed to drop its Nato ambitions and hand over the entirety of four provinces claimed by Moscow. “He will not stop,” Mr Zelensky said, likening Putin’s …

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid

India TV News  

St Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday asserted that Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons for a military victory in Ukraine, the strongest signal by the Kremlin that the ongoing conflict might not escalate into a nuclear war. Western countries were concerned after Putin repeatedly said that Russia would use nuclear weapons if necessary to defend itself, …

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