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What did Putin threaten if peace talks fail?

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Putin warns that if peace talks do not meet Kremlin demands, Russia will pursue further territorial gains in Ukraine, expanding its security buffer zone by diplomatic or military means. He insists on recognition of four key regions and Crimea as Russian territory, expressing readiness for talks but threatening military action if substantive dialogue is refused.

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Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

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  • Putin warns Russia will extend gains if peace talks fail
  • Russia aims to expand security buffer zone in Ukraine 15s
  • Putin demands recognition of four regions and Crimea as Russian 52s
  • Putin says Russia is ready for peaceful talks, notes US dialogue 1m 4s
  • US faces conflicting demands from Moscow and Kyiv over peace deal 1m 41s

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Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
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Africanews
2 hours ago
Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kiev and Western allies reject Kremlin demands in peace talks.

Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
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Africanews
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Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Putin stated Russia would achieve its goals by diplomatic or military means and aims to expand a security buffer zone in Ukraine.

Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail
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2 hours ago
Putin warns Russia will extend gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Putin declared that if substantive dialogue is refused, Russia will pursue the liberation of its 'historical lands' and expand the buffer zone by military means.

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