US EditionPutin's tough stance on Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia's demands
- In 2022, Russian peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul were led by Vladimir Medinsky under Putin's directive, focusing on strict terms.
- Putin demands Ukraine limit its sovereignty, military size, and cease glorifying nationalist World War II-era figures, while Kyiv and the West reject these conditions.
- Despite planned peace talks and prisoner exchanges, Russia intensified missile and drone attacks, expanded offensives in Donetsk, Sumy, and Kharkiv, and prepared for a major summer campaign.
- Analysts note Putin plays a psychological game with Trump, who has expressed impatience and threatened sanctions, while Russia insists on a settlement only on its terms and a prolonged fight if unmet.
- The ongoing stalemate suggests a lengthy diplomatic process with harsh demands, growing Russian military pressure, and concerns over Ukraine’s weapons shortages and vulnerability.
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Putin's tough stance on a Ukraine peace plan shows his resolve on Russia's demands
By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and…
Putin’s Tough Stance on a Ukraine Peace Plan Shows His Resolve on Russia’s Demands
By making harsh, uncompromising demands in peace talks with Ukraine while continuing to pummel it with waves of missiles and drones, Russian President Vladimir Putin is sending a clear message: He will only accept a settlement on his terms and will keep fighting until they're met.
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