Behind the strikes, Putin also reveals that possible peace proposals are reaching Moscow.

What You Need to Know

Putin says Russia’s intensified strikes on Ukraine are “effective”, claiming they are disrupting weapons deliveries, ammunition, troop rotations and Ukraine’s military-industrial capabilities. Putin interview .pdf
He claims Ukraine and its Western supporters launched a 40-day campaign intended to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, but says the effort failed to change the battlefield. Putin interview .pdf
Putin says Kyiv “opened this Pandora’s box” by attacking Russian civilian industry and logistics, and warns of increasingly damaging Russian retaliation. Putin interview .pdf
Putin claims Russian forces are continuing their offensive in all directions and have increased their pace of advance. This is a claim made by Putin in the interview and is not independently established by the interview itself. Putin interview .pdf
The diplomatic twist: Putin says intermediaries are bringing proposals to Moscow aimed at preventing the situation from becoming catastrophic. He calls some of the proposals “exotic” and unacceptable, without revealing their details. Putin interview .pdf
Putin says Russia remains open to dialogue — but insists any agreement must be based on “the realities unfolding on the ground.” Putin interview .pdf

This interview therefore presents two parallel tracks in the Russia-Ukraine war: intensifying Russian military strikes and continuing diplomatic contacts behind the scenes.

Putin:‘THEY OPENED PANDORA’S BOX’ (Video 12:07)

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