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Putin Open to U.S. Peace Talks, Demands Ukrainian Withdrawal

11/27/2025

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, said he is open to discussing a U.S. peace plan to end the war, but demands Ukrainian troops withdraw from occupied territories.
Putin dismissed the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying it is legally impossible to sign an agreement with him.
A U.S. delegation will visit Moscow next week to discuss the plan, which Ukraine and European allies view skeptically over concessions to Russia.

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Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, said he is open to discussing a U.S. peace plan to end the war, but demands Ukrainian troops withdraw from occupied territories.
Putin dismissed the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying it is legally impossible to sign an agreement with him.
A U.S. delegation will visit Moscow next week to discuss the plan, which Ukraine and European allies view skeptically over concessions to Russia.