Putin appears to shrug off Trump deadline on Ukraine
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday (August 1) that Moscow hoped for more peace talks with Ukraine but that the momentum of the war was in its favor, signaling no shift in his stance despite a looming sanctions deadline from Washington.
Breakdown
- Putin says Russia is open to more peace talks with Ukraine but claims the war's momentum is in Moscow's favor.
- Putin does not indicate any change in stance despite a U.S. sanctions deadline. 13s
- Russian forces continue attacks across Ukraine, including heavy airstrikes on Kyiv. 56s
- Ukraine has called for an immediate ceasefire, but Russia insists on a lasting settlement. 1m 19s
- Ukraine and European allies doubt Putin's commitment to peace, which the Kremlin denies. 1m 48s
