A Confident Putin Says There Will Be No Peace In Ukraine Until Russia’s Goals And Conditions Are Met

The Guardian: Putin says no peace until Russia’s goals in Ukraine achieved

In televised year-end address, Russian president calls for Ukraine’s unconditional surrender

Vladimir Putin has said “there will only be peace in Ukraine when we achieve our aims” as he appeared on television for his year-end press conference for the first time since he launched the invasion, seeking to project confidence in his war machine.

Calling for the “denazification of Ukraine, its demilitarisation and neutral status”, the Russian president took a hardline stance that demanded Ukraine’s unconditional surrender, after Kyiv’s lacklustre counteroffensive this summer and delays in US military aid to Ukraine brought on by partisan infighting in Washington DC.

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WNU Editor: Russian President Putin definitely looks like someone who sees victory at the end of this long war. A definite contrast from how Ukraine President Zelensky looked like when he was in Washington DC two days ago.

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This war is far from over. A lot can happen in the coming months that can reverse whatever "win" Putin is thinking about.

A Confident Putin Says There Will Be No Peace In Ukraine Until Russia’s Goals Are Met

An emboldened, confident Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until Russia’s goals are met -- AP

Putin vows 'victory' in Ukraine during annual press conference -- France 24

Putin vows to fight on in Ukraine until Russia achieves its goals -- Reuters

Putin says goals in Ukraine have ‘not changed’ and war will continue until Kyiv agrees a deal -- CNBC

Putin says Russia's goals in Ukraine remain 'unchanged' -- DW

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin tells Russia his war objectives are unchanged -- BBC

Russia's Putin Says Peace Possible After 'De-militarisation' Of Ukraine -- Barrons

Russian President Vladimir Putin warns Ukraine war will continue until Kyiv capitulates -- UPI

Putin: No peace in Ukraine until Russia reaches its goals -- Politico.eu