Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Putin Urges Oligarchs for Defense Funds Amid Ukraine Talks

3/27/2026

47 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, urged oligarchs to contribute to the defense budget for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Two Russian businessmen have offered to assist after discussions with Putin.
The Kremlin plans to engage with the United States (U.S.) for further peace talks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's President, said U.S. security guarantees for a peace deal depend on Ukraine ceding the eastern Donbas region to Russia.

1 of 1

Story summary

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, urged oligarchs to contribute to the defense budget for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Two Russian businessmen have offered to assist after discussions with Putin.
The Kremlin plans to engage with the United States (U.S.) for further peace talks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's President, said U.S. security guarantees for a peace deal depend on Ukraine ceding the eastern Donbas region to Russia.