Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims battlefield victories in Ukraine, but rules out talks with Kyiv.
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Five outlets report that Putin has declared Russia is winning in Ukraine. He cited advances in the Donetsk region, where some Ukrainian troops have been surrounded. Putin also mentioned that Ukraine's 40-day strike campaign cost Russia 1% of GDP.
The Russian president stated that he needs 'some kind of negotiators' left in Kyiv, but he will not negotiate with 'terrorists'. Putin also pledged increased strikes in Ukraine and support for Iran. The New York Times and Reuters coverage does not yet specify what Putin means by 'terrorists' or who he considers to be negotiators in Kyiv.
Putin's comments come as Ukraine's military has been conducting a major counteroffensive.
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Coverage (6)
- Why doesn’t Russia kill Ukraine’s leaders? Putin says he needs ‘some kind of negotiators’ left in Kyiv Meduza · 7h ago
- Putin Says Russia Has Advanced in Donetsk Region, Surrounded Some Ukrainian Troops usnews.com · 7h ago
- Putin Says Ukraine 40-Day Strike Campaign Cost Russia 1% of GDP Bloomberg.com · 7h ago
- Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran The New York Times · 7h ago
- Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists' Reuters · 7h ago
- Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists' Yahoo · 7h ago
Questions people are asking
What is Putin's stance on negotiations with Ukraine?
Putin has stated that he will not negotiate with 'terrorists' but needs 'some kind of negotiators' left in Kyiv.
What are the recent developments in the Donetsk region?
According to Putin, Russia has advanced in the Donetsk region and surrounded some Ukrainian troops.
What is the economic impact of Ukraine's strikes on Russia?
Putin mentioned that Ukraine's 40-day strike campaign cost Russia 1% of GDP.
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