BELLIOS: Russian President Vladimir Putin said he’s open to talk about the ongoing war in Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin claimed he has no conditions for starting talks with Ukraine. Trump, who sees himself as a deal-maker, wants to end the conflict quickly but hasn’t shared any plans yet.
During a recent TV event, Putin expressed readiness to meet with Trump, mentioning he hasn’t spoken to him in years. He responded to claims about Russia being weak by saying that Russia has grown stronger since the invasion began in 2022.
Putin emphasized that he’s always ready for negotiations but thinks both sides need to be willing to compromise. He believes that soon, fewer Ukrainians will want to fight. Reports suggest that while Putin is open to discussing a ceasefire, he won’t make major territorial concessions and wants Ukraine to give up its NATO ambitions.
Putin also stated that he would talk to anyone, including Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, but said that any agreement had to be made with the right Ukrainian leaders. He wants a lasting peace deal, not just a temporary pause in fighting. He recalled an earlier agreement made in Istanbul that never happened, which some in Ukraine view as a surrender.
The war has greatly affected both Ukraine and Russia, leading to many casualties and a huge crisis in their relationships with the West. Russia claims it is defending against NATO’s expansion and has taken control of about one-fifth of Ukraine, making advances in eastern regions.
Despite the challenges from the war and its impact on the economy, Putin believes that Russia is handling the situation better than other countries like Britain. He admitted he should have acted sooner in sending troops to Ukraine and acknowledged that Russia had to be better prepared for the war.
Putin said he has worked to keep Russia strong and independent. He shared that Russia is considering military bases in Syria and insists that Russian power in the Middle East is still significant. He also bragged about Russia’s powerful missile, suggesting he is ready to test it against Ukraine’s air defenses. Meanwhile, in Brussels, President Zelenskiy reacted to Putin’s missile claims, questioning Putin’s sanity.
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