Putin Doesn’t Want Talks ‘in Any Format,’ Zelensky Says, Urges NATO to Take Drone Threats Seriously
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the European Council summit in Brussels on Friday, Oct. 16, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want negotiations in any format and warned that the US diesel deal with Russia would lead to further sanctions relief. He also said reduced Starlink speeds had left Ukraine unable to intercept some jet-powered Shahed…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has explicitly stated his unwillingness to engage in peace talks, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky emphasized that Putin's actions are not merely retaliatory but a clear display of disregard for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He warned European and NATO nations that Russia's ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine's borders, hinting at potential threats to neighboring countries if Russia achieves its military objectives in Ukraine.
Zelensky also criticized the recent US-Russia diesel deal, warning of potential future concessions and the gradual extension of sanctions relief to Russia's various sectors.
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