Putin's Major Remarks on the Russia-Ukraine War End
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by the United States, are continuing to bring the war to a close. During these talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin made noteworthy statements. He indicated that he was not willing to negotiate with the existing Zelensky government. Instead, he mentioned that an interim government must be formed in Ukraine, which suggests that only after that could the war (Russia-Ukraine War) be resolved.
Putin's Press Conference on Ukraine Talks
On a trip to the Murmansk region, Putin spoke to reporters in a press conference. In an answer to a query regarding negotiations and Zelensky's right to lead Ukraine, he said:
"It is not yet clear who would sign the agreement of peace. Ukraine's leadership is uncertain as there can be a new government leader elected into office. A caretaker government should be placed under the umbrella of the United Nations. We can only conduct free elections once this is in place. We want to talk peace with the people's-trust government. Any legal contracts to bring war to an end must be signed by a worldwide-recognized government."
Putin Questions Legitimacy of Zelensky
Putin noted that the term of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expired last year, but there have been no elections since then. He posited that such renders the existing government of Ukraine illegitimate. Moreover, he reaffirmed Russia's continued pursuit of its goals in the conflict.
Putin Concedes Trump's Peace Initiatives
Putin also spoke about U.S. leadership and its ability to end the war. He complimented former U.S. President Donald Trump's style of ending the war, as opposed to President Joe Biden's approach.
"Unlike the last U.S. administration, the newly elected President Trump is determined to end the war. Whatever his motives are, it is clear that he desires peace," Putin said.
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