Putin says Russia will bolster its air defenses against Ukraine's long-range drone strikes
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will improve its air defenses to stop Ukrainian long-range drone attacks that have recently hit inside Russia. He also expressed willingness to consider a peace deal with Ukraine based on ideas discussed with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, but said Ukraine must accept these terms.Key Facts
- Ukrainian drones have reached deep into Russia, causing damage and affecting an oil terminal and naval base in St. Petersburg.
- Putin admitted that some Ukrainian drone attacks get through Russia’s current air defense system, so Russia will strengthen it.
- Putin referenced a potential compromise with Ukraine based on discussions at a recent summit with President Trump in Alaska.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested direct talks with Putin, urging immediate negotiations despite U.S. focus on the Iran conflict.
- Kremlin spokesman said Putin has not yet seen Zelenskyy’s letter but is open to talks if Ukraine comes to Moscow.
- Putin rejected the idea that EU countries could act as neutral mediators in peace talks, citing their lack of neutrality.
- Putin mentioned the recent test use of the Oreshnik intermediate range missile to show its precision before using it near populated areas.
- Russia aims to control all of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, where Ukraine now holds about 15% of territory.
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