On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin said he was willing to talk about ending the war in Ukraine with Donald Trump. He claimed Russian forces are making progress on the battlefield. Trump, known for his book “The Art of the Deal,” has promised to end the conflict quickly, but he hasn’t shared how he plans to do it.
During a live TV session with Russians, Putin mentioned that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in years but would be open to a meeting. He assured that Russia is not in a weak position but has become stronger since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Putin said, “We are always ready for talks,” adding that Ukrainian fighters will eventually run out of steam. He stressed that both sides must be open to negotiations and compromises.
In a report last month, it was mentioned that Putin was willing to discuss a ceasefire with Trump, but he firmly stated that Russia would not give up any territory and that Ukraine should stop trying to join NATO.
Putin also talked about Russia’s military presence in Syria, saying many leaders there support keeping Russian bases. He plans to discuss the case of missing U.S. reporter Austin Tice, who was captured in Syria in 2012, with Syrian leaders.
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has caused a major crisis between Russia and the West. He claimed that Russia controls about 20% of Ukraine and has captured a lot of land recently. He admitted that predicting the future of the conflict is hard but believes Russia is moving closer to its goals.
On the economy, Putin noted that it is overheating and causing high inflation. He also discussed ongoing fights with Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, saying they would be forced out but didn’t give a timeline.
Putin bragged about a new hypersonic missile called Oreshnik, which Russia tested on a Ukrainian factory. He said he is ready to launch another test against Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, to see if Western defenses can stop it. He urged the other side to prepare for this potential strike.
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