Although Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism for more peace negotiations with Ukraine, he also emphasized that his soldiers were “advancing on the entire front line” and warned that the United States would impose sanctions if a ceasefire was not reached. In apparent reference to Trump’s “disappointment” with the Russian leader for failing to halt the war, Putin stated, “All disappointments arise from inflated expectations.
He reiterated his calls for Ukrainian neutrality and acknowledgment of the seized territory, which Ukraine sees as a surrender, the day after one of the bloodiest Russian airstrikes on Kyiv. Speaking on Friday at the Valaam Monastery on an island in northwest Russia, Putin stated that he saw “negotiations positively” and that he anticipated talks with Ukraine to continue.
As for any disappointments on the part of anyone, all disappointments arise from inflated expectations,” he added, subtly referring to mounting pressure from Ukraine and its Western supporters to accept a long-term truce. Now, the one burning desire of our adversaries and well-wishers is to halt our progress [on the front line in Ukraine] at any costs.
Russia has been regularly accused by Ukraine and its allies of blocking peace talks and refusing any significant ceasefire, claiming that Moscow is attempting to annex more Ukrainian territory.
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