Putin Says Russian Troops Advancing Along Entire Ukraine Frontline, Ignores Trump Ultimatum Amid Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian troops are advancing along the entire frontline in Ukraine, including key regions such as the border zone, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Despite this military progress, Putin expressed a desire for a lasting peace. However, he has not responded to an ultimatum issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts and political figures have weighed in on the situation: Jérôme Poirot, former deputy to the French national intelligence coordinator, suggested that Putin has no alternative but to respond to Trump's ultimatum. Meanwhile, political scientist Olivier Védrine characterized Putin's approach as committing to a prolonged conflict. Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko accused Putin of wanting to continue the war and the killing of Ukrainians. The ongoing conflict sees Russia intensifying its military operations while diplomatic efforts remain uncertain.