Moscow is open to peace talks, but only on the basis of “realities on the ground,” rather than what he called “exotic” proposals.
Vladimir Putin: “Moscow is open to peace talks, but only on the basis of “realities on the ground,” rather than what he called “exotic”…”
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Remarks on conditions for peace talks with Ukraine.
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If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation – in this case, we are referring to Kaliningrad, and perhaps other territories as well — the question of the Russian Federation deploying all the weapons at our country’s disposal…
They took the first step and we began to answer. Now they’re squealing over energy, as well as other facilities, including data centers. They started it. They shouldn’t have started it.
This vote is for you. People believe in you, believe in our victory, believe in your courage, in your heroism.
Can we be certain that these weapons will never be used? Well, of course not. We must bear this in mind and avoid such an outcome.

