Putin claims Europe undermines US‑Russia dialogue progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched the invasion of Ukraine, claimed that European nations are attempting to interfere with the dialogue between Russia and the United States. He also noted that the initial discussions with the U.S. administration offer some degree of optimism.
Many of the reports provided by Russian media or government representatives are propaganda. They are part of the information warfare waged by the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin stated during an extended session of the Federal Security Service board that the first interactions with President Donald Trump's administration offer some hope.
Putin accuses Europe
He emphasised that Moscow and Washington are ready to establish cooperation.
He noted that not everyone in the West is satisfied with the revival of Russian-American relations.
The leader, who is wanted for war crimes, reiterated that certain Western elites remain committed to fostering global instability. He warned that these forces would attempt to obstruct or undermine the ongoing dialogue, emphasizing that this is already evident.
The leader asserts that Trump shows pragmatism and a realistic perspective by discarding many established stereotypes.
Putin argued that his predecessors' so-called principles and ideological doctrines ultimately contributed to a crisis in the entire international relations system.
Putin orders strengthening of borders
The leader also added that the fighters of the "special military operation", through their courage and victories, "created the conditions to start a dialogue regarding the resolution of the Ukrainian crisis and other crises."
Putin also ordered the strengthening of borders in "potentially dangerous" areas. He added that this measure is intended to protect residents in border settlements.
On Thursday morning, Russia announced that it would not return the territories it had seized from Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the territories incorporated into Russia are an undeniable reality and not open to negotiation. His remarks were in response to President Donald Trump's statement on Wednesday, in which Trump indicated that the United States would aim for Kyiv to reclaim some of the areas occupied by Russian forces as part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
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