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Putin Open to U.S. Peace Talks, Yet Ready to Fight

11/29/2025

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Putin's Peace Proposals

Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. peace proposals could serve as a foundation for future agreements, but Russia is prepared to continue fighting.
During a press conference in Bishkek, he stated Ukrainian troops must withdraw from occupied territories for a ceasefire and dismissed the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Analysts say Putin's core demands remain unchanged, hindering a peace deal, and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week.

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Trump Advances Peace Talks

Negotiations for a Ukraine peace deal edge toward a breakthrough but stall over territorial disputes.
U.S. President Donald Trump claims progress as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff prepares to meet Russian officials.
Ukrainian lawmakers express skepticism about ceding territory and emphasize the need for a durable peace.
Exiled economist Sergey Aleksashenko says other issues could be resolved.
Exiled economist Sergey Aleksashenko notes that territory remains a significant barrier.

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Putin's Peace Proposals

Russian President Vladimir Putin said U.S. peace proposals could serve as a foundation for future agreements, but Russia is prepared to continue fighting.
During a press conference in Bishkek, he stated Ukrainian troops must withdraw from occupied territories for a ceasefire and dismissed the legitimacy of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Analysts say Putin's core demands remain unchanged, hindering a peace deal, and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Moscow next week.

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