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Władimir Putin mówi o nowej propozycji Ukrainy. I ją odrzuca

Władimir Putin mówi o nowej propozycji Ukrainy. I ją odrzuca

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukraine's proposal for a mutual ceasefire on long-range attacks, viewing it as a tactic to relieve Ukrainian forces.
  • Putin stated that Russia must strengthen its air defense against increased Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its oil industry.
  • He also warned that Ukraine would lose territory needed for a Russian buffer zone due to its cross-border attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a proposal from Ukraine for a mutual cessation of long-range attacks, characterizing it as an attempt to ease pressure on Ukrainian forces along the front lines. Putin asserted that Ukraine's proposal is motivated by the greater impact and destructiveness of Russian counterattacks deep within Ukrainian territory.

It is clear why this proposal is being made, because our counterattacks deep into Ukrainian territory are much stronger, have a greater impact, and, frankly, are more destructive.

— Vladimir PutinExplaining his rejection of Ukraine's proposal for a mutual ceasefire on long-range attacks.

Putin also highlighted the necessity for Russia to bolster its air defense systems in response to a surge in Ukrainian drone attacks. These drones have primarily targeted Russia's oil industry, leading to fuel shortages in various regions. While acknowledging the impact of these attacks, Putin framed them as efforts by Kyiv to divert Russian forces from their main objectives, specifically the "complete liberation of Donbas and Novorossiya."

The Russian leader reiterated his long-standing demand for Ukraine to withdraw from the Donetsk region as a prerequisite for any peace agreement. Furthermore, Putin issued a warning regarding Ukraine's cross-border actions, including the 2024 counteroffensive in the Kursk region. He stated that Ukraine's attacks would result in the loss of territories necessary for Russia to establish a "buffer zone" to protect its own territory.

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— Vladimir PutinStating Russia's need to strengthen its air defense against Ukrainian drone attacks.

Regarding military operations in northern Ukraine, Putin claimed that Russian forces are positioned approximately 10.5 kilometers from Sumy. However, he denied any immediate plans for the city or the surrounding region, stating that actions would be guided by the Ministry of Defense and General Staff, with units operating proactively and at a high pace.

The Ukrainian regime will pay for its crimes in Kursk by losing territories that we need to create security zones in the border areas.

— Vladimir PutinWarning Ukraine about territorial losses due to cross-border attacks.

Despite the rejection of Ukraine's proposal, Russia anticipates the resumption of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the war. Putin mentioned expectations of US-led diplomatic initiatives and potential visits from US envoys, including Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for the Middle East under Donald Trump, and Trump's son-in-law.

We will be guided by the proposals of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff. Units in this area are acting proactively, decisively, and advancing at a high pace.

— Vladimir PutinDescribing the actions of Russian troops in northern Ukraine.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.