Putin's Unwavering Determination: Ukraine War to Persist

In a four-hour press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in Russia's ultimate victory over Ukraine, stating that the war will continue until Kyiv either agrees to Russian demands or faces defeat on the battlefield. Putin's comments came amidst a show of growing confidence in Russia's war effort, pointing to recent setbacks for Ukrainian forces and waning U.S. political support. He also addressed the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and the upcoming Russian elections, where Putin is expected to remain in power.