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His feedback come as Ukraine faces more and more difficulties on the entrance line and braces for the return to energy by Trump, who has beforehand vowed to finish the battle in sooner or later. Kyiv, nevertheless, doesn’t belief Putin’s purported openness to compromise on condition that he has fueled a decade-long battle with Ukraine, during which Russia has ravaged cities and folks throughout the nation.
Meanwhile, European capitals are discussing the contours of a attainable peace deal and long-term safety ensures for Kyiv, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy assembly with NATO chief Mark Rutte and several other EU leaders to debate future preparations in Brussels on Wednesday.
Putin, who sounded bullish on Russia’s army positive factors in Ukraine throughout his marathon press convention, mentioned Moscow has “at all times mentioned that we’re prepared for compromises and negotiations,” however that “the opposite aspect must be prepared” as effectively.
The longtime Russian chief mentioned Moscow doesn’t need a long-term cease-fire settlement however moderately a “sturdy peace secured with ensures for the Russian Federation and its residents.”
Putin additionally claimed, with out offering proof, that Hungary’s pro-Russian chief Viktor Orbán had prompt agreeing a truce on the battle over Christmas and a prisoner alternate — an thought he mentioned Ukraine had refused.
At the identical time, Putin insisted the Russian economic system was “secure” whereas acknowledging that rising costs have been an “alarming sign.” In current months, the ruble has tumbled as a consequence of low oil costs and Western sanctions, whereas Moscow’s central financial institution has hiked rates of interest to rein in surging inflation.
