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Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe

Putin says he is ready to guarantee in writing no Russian attack on Europe

Summary

President Vladimir Putin stated he is willing to provide written assurances that Russia will not attack any European countries. He made these comments during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan, rejecting accusations that Russia intends to invade Europe. Putin also discussed a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine and outlined conditions for ending the conflict.

Key Facts

  • President Putin said Russia is ready to provide written guarantees that it will not attack Europe.
  • He denied claims that Russia is planning to invade Europe and called these accusations "ridiculous."
  • Putin expressed readiness for discussions on a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine.
  • He mentioned that Russian conditions for ending the Ukraine conflict include Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Donetsk and Luhansk.
  • Putin labeled Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's government illegitimate due to not holding elections and questioned the legality of signing agreements with it.
  • The U.S. proposed a peace plan that initially was seen as favorable to Russia but was altered with Ukraine's input.
  • Ukrainian officials, including President Zelenskyy, stand firm on not conceding territory to Russia.
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