Iruni Kalupahana JadeTimes Staff
I. Kalupahana is a Jadetimes news reporter covering Russia-Ukraine war
Putin Open to Talks on Ukraine Conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday expressed readiness for talks to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. He said Russia was ready for negotiations and compromise, if Ukraine was also ready for that, Russia's state television quoted.
Putin made clear that what he wanted was a durable peace treaty, not some temporary ceasefire, and that any negotiations should return to the preliminary agreements made in Istanbul during the first weeks of the war. He also said any agreement would require a legitimate Ukrainian authority meaning the parliament or a re elected President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to sign it.
Progress and Challenges in the War
Putin noted the territorial gains that had taken over about a fifth of Ukraine. They continue with active operations in strategic spots. While calling the combat operation complex, he maintained that the most important objective is reached for the Russian forces.
In that sense, the Russian leader claimed that Russia is not weaker after the conflict. It was actually much stronger, he underlined. He voiced his regret for not starting the military operation sooner and also admitted the economic consequences of the war, including the first signs of overheating and inflation in the Russian economy.
Global Implications and Military Strategy
The war has brought relations between Moscow and the West to the breaking point, similar to those during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Though Putin had justified the conflict as one against NATO's expansion, he highlighted Russia's latest military capabilities, including hypersonic "Oreshnik" missiles.
He even said another test could be staged to challenge Western air defenses. While there is talk of peace, the world remains vigilant over the unfolding situation as leaders such as Zelenskiy question Putin's intentions and Russia's place in the world.
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