Putin dismisses peace efforts, vows to expand Ukraine territory by force or diplomacy
TL;DR
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to maximalist war aims in Ukraine, rejecting peace plans and emphasizing territorial expansion and military strength, while Russian forces focus on positional warfare and territorial gains amid ongoing conflict and strikes.
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- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 17, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Putin rejects compromise on Ukraine despite Trump’s push for peace CNN
- Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ and says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or force - as it happened The Guardian
- Expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board Президент России
- Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves Reuters
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