Escalation of war looms over Ukraine as Putin issues ominous warnings
Russian President Vladimir Putin provided updates on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine during a press conference concluding his four-day visit to China.
Putin did not mention any specific agreement or peace talks in the context of the article. However, he claimed that Russian troops are making progress everywhere on the front in Ukraine. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has lasted for over three and a half years, resulting in the death of tens of thousands of people, including many civilians, primarily in eastern Ukraine.
Despite Russian advancement in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian defenders have recently launched successful counterattacks and reclaimed some towns. Putin, however, stated that the Ukrainian forces' reserves are exhausted.
The article does not provide details about the territories in question or the exact locations of the conflict or the counterattacks. Putin's focus, according to his statements, is on protecting and upholding the rights of the predominantly Russian-speaking population in Ukraine.
Regarding the U.S. position on ending the conflict in Ukraine, the article mentions that the U.S. centres on achieving a direct peace agreement rather than just a ceasefire. There is an emphasis on robust security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially similar to NATO’s Article 5 collective defense clause, as discussed in meetings between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian leaders in August 2025.
Putin denies tying security guarantees for Ukraine directly to territorial demands. He also finds the stance of the new U.S. administration encouraging, giving him "light at the end of the tunnel."
Putin considers discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dead end." He did not specify what the acceptable end to the conflict would look like. Instead, he suggested that common sense could lead to an acceptable end to the Ukraine conflict.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Putin expressed confidence during his visit to Beijing. He also denied Russia's demand that Ukraine give up territories it doesn't even control. It is unclear what Russia aims to achieve by military means in Ukraine, as the article does not provide details about the goals.
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