Putin contradicts himself on Ukraine

Putin claims he wants to end war in Ukraine but keeps talking about his goals
Russian ruler Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, 26 December, answering a question about the prospects for ending the war in Ukraine in 2025, that he was "striving" to end it but was still going to achieve his "goals".
Putin contradicts himself on Ukraine: Claims desire for peace, vows continued war
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that his country seeks to end the war in Ukraine. However, in 2025, Russia will continue to achieve all goals of its so-called special military operation, stated Putin at a press conference following a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.
Putin open to peace talks with Ukraine in Slovakia 'if it comes to that'
Slovakia has said it is "prepared to actively contribute to the peace process" by hosting talks - but Ukrainian authorities are yet to comment.
Vladimir Putin open to peace talks with Ukraine ‘if it comes to that’
Slovakia could host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in the future after receiving approval from Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader who this week hosted Slovakian prime minister Robert Fico in Moscow, said he had offered his country to host negotiations about the end of the war as it will soon near its three-year mark.
Putin ready for ‘compromises’ over Ukraine in talks with Trump
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready for “compromises” over Ukraine in possible talks with President-elect Donald Trump but said Russian forces were in a
Vladimir Putin: Russia is 'striving' to end the conflict in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says Russia is 'striving' to end the conflict in Ukraine. The Russian President said the Government was prepared to use intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missiles or to use more powerful intermediate-range weapons.

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Zelensky accuses Slovak PM of playing Putin's energy game
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