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Putin Vows Continued Military Action Until Ukraine Withdraws

11/28/2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue military operations in Ukraine until Ukrainian forces withdraw from claimed territories.
He warned peace depends on this withdrawal and that Russia is prepared for a prolonged conflict.
Diplomatic efforts are underway with a U.S.-backed peace plan, and U.S. and Ukrainian officials work to reconcile differences.
Putin regards the Ukrainian leadership as illegitimate.
Ukraine denies Russia's encirclement claim.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will continue military operations in Ukraine until Ukrainian forces withdraw from claimed territories.
He warned peace depends on this withdrawal and that Russia is prepared for a prolonged conflict.
Diplomatic efforts are underway with a U.S.-backed peace plan, and U.S. and Ukrainian officials work to reconcile differences.
Putin regards the Ukrainian leadership as illegitimate.
Ukraine denies Russia's encirclement claim.