Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow
Summary
President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will only stop fighting if Ukrainian troops leave the areas Russia wants, including Crimea and parts of the Donbas region. Putin discussed a peace plan with the U.S., but the plan doesn't resolve the disagreement over these territories. Talks between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials are ongoing.Key Facts
- Putin demands Ukrainian forces withdraw from regions Russia claims, like Crimea and Donbas, to stop the war.
- Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 and controls parts of the Donbas region.
- Ukraine refuses to give up control over its remaining territory in Donbas.
- A peace plan was revised by U.S. and Russian officials but didn't address territorial issues.
- A U.S. delegation led by Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow for talks.
- US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, may join the talks in Moscow.
- Ukraine's top aide mentioned a visit from US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Kyiv.
- Putin criticized Ukraine's leadership, questioning its legitimacy due to martial law and postponed elections.
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