Vladimir Putin spoke on Friday about the US peace plan regarding Ukraine during a meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council. The Russian leader emphasized that the 28-point document “could form the basis of a final peace agreement.” “However, its text is not discussed in detail with Russia,” he noted.
-I can guess why [tak jest]. The reason, I think, is still the same: the US administration has so far failed to obtain consent from the Ukrainian side. Ukraine is against this, Vladimir Putin emphasized.
The Russian leader also assured that Russia had received details of the American plan. – We have this text, we received it through existing communication channels with the US administration – he described.
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What is the US peace plan for Ukraine?
What does Vladimir Putin say about Ukrainian allies?
What progress has Russia achieved on the front?
Is Russia ready for peace talks?
Vladimir Putin: Ukraine and its European allies are living in delusions
Vladimir Putin said that “apparently, Ukraine and its European allies are still living in delusions and dreaming of defeating Russia on the battlefield.” – Apparently neither Ukraine nor Europe understands what this may ultimately lead to, he noted.
— Either Kiev's leaders lack objective information about the situation on the front, or, even if they do have it, they simply cannot assess it objectively, the Russian leader said.
Russia's progress in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin: it's beneficial for us
Vladimir Putin also drew attention to Russia's progress on the battlefield. — If Kiev does not want to talk about US President Donald Trump's proposal and refuses to engage in this discussion, both they and the European warmongers must understand that the events that took place in Kupyansk will inevitably be repeated in other key areas of the front, he noted.
— Russia is ready to negotiate, but given Kiev's possible refusal, it is also satisfied with the dynamics on the front. (…) Overall, this is a favorable situation for us because it leads to achieving our goals by military means, he added.
Vladimir Putin: we are ready for peace talks
The leader also spoke about the August meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska. — The main goal of the talks in Anchorage was to confirm that, despite some difficult issues and complexities, we agree [amerykańskimi] proposals and we are ready to demonstrate our flexibility to the extent they offer, he emphasized.
— We are ready for peace talks, to solve problems peacefully, although of course this requires a substantive discussion on all the details of the proposed plan. We are ready for this, Vladimir Putin repeated.
Vladimir Putin also said that he had previously informed other countries, such as China, India, North Korea, South Africa, Brazil, and the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, about Russia's position on the war in Ukraine. — All our friends and partners, each and every one of them, supported this possible agreement [pokojowe] – he emphasized.
American peace plan for Ukraine
The United States is pressing Ukraine to adopt a 28-point peace plan and is threatening to withhold arms and intelligence supplies if Kiev does not agree to the terms, Reuters reported on Friday, citing a source in the American administration. Earlier, the American website Axios published details of the agreement negotiated between the Americans and the Russians.
— I consider Thursday to be the appropriate date for Ukraine to accept the U.S.-backed peace plan, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Fox News Radio.
The US proposal met with a positive reaction from Kiev. — I expect to speak with President Donald Trump in the coming days. We are well aware that America's strength and support can actually bring peace closer and we do not want to lose it, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a speech published on social media.
