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Zelenskyy rejects Putin's Moscow peace talks proposal, vows only 'on a rocket'
AktualityLO·UA · RU·2 days ago
Putin stated Russia is not preparing for hostilities with Europe, while reiterating that Ukraine must face consequences. He claimed all peaceful settlement proposals remain on the table. This appears to be a rhetorical softening, but the demand for Ukraine to face consequences signals no substantive concession.
Russian President Putin has publicly denied any intent to attack Europe, a rhetorical softening from previous statements. Concurrently, he attributes the stalled peace talks to Ukraine, citing a drone attack on Moscow, and vows continued retaliatory strikes. This dual messaging reinforces a hardline stance on Ukraine while attempting to de-escalate direct confrontation rhetoric with Europe.