Russian President Vladimir Putin declared in Moscow that any foreign military deployment in Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable and warned that foreign troops would become legitimate targets for the Russian armed forces.
Yury Ushakov and Vladimir Medinsky participated in the Moscow meeting. Putin expressed gratitude for the U.S. role in prisoner exchanges. He proposed organizing a humanitarian operation in the Donetsk region city of Kostiantynivka. Putin referenced a previous model used in Oleshky.
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He said that Russia is prepared to provide security guarantees if five days are allowed for de-mining operations nearby. Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Starlink services used by Ukrainian forces faced major disruptions described as systematic speed limits rather than random errors.
Putin dismissed proposals to establish buffer zones in Ukraine. He argued that such arrangements would trigger unending disputes and undermine any potential agreement. He said that the Kremlin seeks permanent peace. Putin noted differing views on territorial questions, emphasizing that traditions, culture, and the rights of people living on those lands remain central priorities for Moscow.
⚡️Update: Putin agrees to give Europeans seat at negotiating table, Kushner says. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to allow European representatives to participate in the next round of peace negotiations, U. S. envoy Jared Kushner said.https://t.co/WFUyqs4lAI
There can only be one dividing line, and that is the national border. Once you get bogged down in debates about a ‘gray zone,’ it leads to different interpretations, arguments, and destabilizes any agreement.
Vladimir Putin
The Russian leader emphasized that the state border must remain the sole dividing line, maintaining claims over the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.
Witkoff conveyed a message from U.S. President Donald Trump stressing that ending the conflict as soon as possible remains critical.
It is crucial to end the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible.
Steve Witkoff
The American delegation sought to incorporate European representatives into the next phase of negotiations, noting that discussions in Abu Dhabi had yielded positive momentum, including an upcoming exchange of prisoners of war.
Kushner said that the U.S. has begun discussions with European partners regarding long-term security architecture involving Russia, Ukraine, and the wider European continent. Concurrently, Rodion Miroshnik asserted that the European Union has yet to present realistic proposals for a peaceful settlement, maintaining that officials in Brussels have offered only ultimatums and demands.
⚡️Zelensky meets with Trump's envoys in Dublin after their summit with Putin. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to brief the president on the outcome of their recent meeting at the Kremlin.https://t.co/WFUyqs4lAI
Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the European Political Community summit in Dublin, expressing reservations about Washington and Moscow discussing broader European security frameworks without direct Ukrainian inclusion.
We need to ensure that Europe can be a permanent participant in these negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy also warned European leaders to remain vigilant regarding discussions on new security arrangements. He said that political changes in the United States and elsewhere are opening a window of opportunity to pursue peace negotiations ahead of early 2027.
