Russian President Vladimir Putin informed U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call that Russia will not abandon its objectives in Ukraine. Despite this firm stance, Putin expressed a willingness to continue negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict. The Kremlin emphasized that Moscow seeks a negotiated end to the war but remains committed to its original goals. This communication comes amid stalled peace talks and a pause in U.S. arms deliveries to Kyiv.
JUST IN - Putin will not halt the war under Western pressure and believes Russia can withstand further sanctions, may take more territory as Russian forces advance, three Kremlin sources say — Reuters
Reuters: Putin intends to continue the war in Ukraine until the West agrees to his conditions for peace. Unfazed by Trump’s threats of sanctions, he may even push for greater territorial gains as Russian troops make progress on the ground. https://t.co/ElarkZWtjR
President Vladimir Putin intends to keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump's threats of tougher sanctions, and his territorial demands may widen as Russian forces advance, three sources close to the Kremlin said: Reuters