Putin voices new claims to Ukrainian lands and conditions for peace

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin made a series of further statements after President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote him an open letter. Putin stated this during the broadcast of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, UNN reports with reference to Russian "media."

Details

According to the dictator, Russia will seek the "denazification" of Ukraine, but through diplomatic means. He added that the Russian army has allegedly "completely" captured the Luhansk region, and already "controls 85%" of the territory of the Donetsk region.

All other tasks, including the denazification of Ukraine, will be resolved through negotiations. The goals of the "SVO" (Special Military Operation) were defined back in 2024, and they remain unchanged

Also, according to Putin, Russia "needs agreements, not for six months, not for three months, but for a long-term historical perspective."

Let the specialists work, develop some solutions, and after that it is possible to meet and be present during the signing of some documents

Separately, the dictator addressed the Russian military currently fighting against Ukraine with the words "Work, brothers!".

Context

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote an open letter to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin — proposing to schedule a meeting and set a date.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha called the letter from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy a chance for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to end the war.

At the same time, US President Donald Trump reacted with optimism to the initiative of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a possible meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

As a reminder

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reacted to the open letter from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposing to end the war. He stated that he currently sees no point in meeting with the Ukrainian president.