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Putin Stresses Military Readiness Amid Peace Talks in Moscow

12/2/2025

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Putin orders military leaders to maintain full supply lines for troops through winter, signaling no pause in the war.
The timing coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Moscow for peace talks.
Putin claimed advances, including the capture of Pokrovsk, a claim Ukraine disputes as propaganda.
The White House remains optimistic about a deal despite challenges persuading Putin.

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Putin orders military leaders to maintain full supply lines for troops through winter, signaling no pause in the war.
The timing coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Moscow for peace talks.
Putin claimed advances, including the capture of Pokrovsk, a claim Ukraine disputes as propaganda.
The White House remains optimistic about a deal despite challenges persuading Putin.