Zelenskyy: If Ukraine cedes territory now, it will lose voice in shaping its future
Zelenskyy's warning comes amid reports that Trump pressured Ukraine to surrender Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts following his phone call with Putin.
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Putin urges Ukraine to accept Russian demands, warns situation will worsen if peace talks delayed
Russian President told Ukraine to accelerate negotiations based on previous Istanbul discussions, with Moscow indicating readiness to resume talks after 22 June.
Putin says he’s ready to meet Zelenskyy but cites Ukrainian president’s “illegitimacy” as obstacle
The Russian leader does not see a possibility of signing any peace documents with Zelenskyy as he considers him to be "illegitimate" president, which is viewed as Russian propaganda claim.
Bloomberg: Putin confident Russia can seize all 4 Ukrainian oblasts by year end — his own military questions this
Despite international pressure for a ceasefire, Putin remains committed to continuing Russia's military offensive in Ukraine while simultaneously engaging in peace talks, insisting on his maximalist demands.
WSJ: US peace proposal freezes current front lines, recognizes Crimea as Russian, blocks Ukraine’s NATO bid
While the plan recognizes Crimea as Russian, it does not acknowledge Russia’s claim to four additional eastern oblasts it declared annexed in 2022, nor does it demand a withdrawal of Russian troops.
“Ukraine might cease to exist next year,” top Russian officials renew threats to Kyiv
Three top Russian officials coordinated their message, with Putin's aide Patrushev claiming Moscow owns four partially occupied Ukrainian regions.