Vladimir Putin Doubles Down on Demands for Ukrainian Territory Ahead of Talks with US

Russian President Reiterates 28-Point Peace Plan

As the world waits with bated breath for the arrival of American negotiators in Moscow next week, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that a team of U.S. diplomats will be meeting with him to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

• A 28-point peace plan could form the basis for an agreement, but only if Ukrainian troops withdraw from territories they hold
• Russian President Vladimir Putin claims there is no point signing any kind of deal with the Ukrainian government, as it is regarded as illegitimate by Russia
• Putin reiterated that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from territories they hold before fighting can cease
• If Ukrainian troops do not withdraw, Putin threatens to continue achieving this goal through armed means

Putin’s comments come ahead of talks with the U.S., which are expected to focus on ending the war in Ukraine. The Russian President has made it clear that any agreement will require Ukrainian troops to withdraw from territories they hold.