Putin warns Ukraine: Succumb to negotiation or face complete military defeat

Russian army advancing unstoppably - Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the Russian military will achieve all its goals in Ukraine militarily if the Ukrainian government refuses to agree to a peace deal. Putin claimed victory in the Lugansk region and is focusing on seizing Ukrainian territory in the south. With advancements made in the Kherson direction, Putin is confident that Ukraine will eventually have to accept the defeat in the ongoing war. The president also emphasized the role of the Minsk agreement in resolving the conflict, with Russia ready to facilitate the negotiation process. This comes as a response to the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who insisted on negotiations only on Ukrainian terms.

Putin's military advance & the Ukraine response

The Russian army has made significant advancements in the Donbas region, particularly in the Lugansk province. The Ukrainian military has reportedly been defeated in many of the battles. Putin is confident that Russia will continue to achieve its aims on the battlefield and calls Ukraine to negotiate in order to save their country from destruction. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, continues to urge Western leaders to provide more military aid and apply tougher sanctions on Russia to weaken its economy.