Russia Not Preparing for Conflict with Europe, Putin Says
- On Sept 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Petersburg International United Cultures Forum that war settlement proposals remain on the table, though Moscow must still assess its best interests.
- The Kremlin was prepared to resume negotiations with Ukraine following parliamentary elections, but Putin claimed Ukraine launched attacks on Moscow and hit polling stations, disrupting those plans.
- Putin warned that Ukraine would "be made to feel Russia's retaliatory strikes," asserting that Kyiv's provocative actions are "only making things worse for themselves."
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sept 25 he asked President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Jinping to use his influence to end the war.
- The United States is pushing for a three-way meeting involving delegations from the United States, Ukraine, and Russia, with officials planning technical talks without the countries' leaders.
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Russia not preparing for conflict with Europe, says Putin
Vladimir Putin said that Russia had 'no real motive' to escalate tensions and criticised European countries that have suggested otherwise. (EPA Images pic)SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia is not preparing for "any kind" of conflict with Europe, president Vladimir Putin said Friday, following warnings from some European Nato members of potential Russian attacks on the alliance's territory.The Kremlin chief added that Russia had "no real motive" to escala…
Russia is not preparing for "fights of any kind with Europe" but weighs whether it will resume direct negotiations with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday.
Putin says all Ukraine peace proposals 'on the table', warns of Russian retaliation
Vladimir Putin said all settlement proposals in the Ukraine war remained possible, even as he accused Kyiv of fresh attacks. His remarks paired an opening on talks with a warning that Moscow would decide its response based on Russia's interests.
The Russian President spoke on the sidelines of the International Forum of Culture in St. Petersburg. He says he is "ready" to negotiate, but that Kiev's attacks make him hesitant.
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