Putin wraps China visit with gas deal, calls for Ukraine peace talks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a statement after meeting leaders on the sidelines of the military event in Beijing. He spoke about Russian security interests, and the Ukraine war.
Breakdown
- Putin concluded a four-day visit to China, meeting with world leaders and securing agreements. 34s
- Russia and China finalized a deal for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, set to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of gas annually. 51s
- Putin reiterated willingness to negotiate with Ukraine and proposed a meeting with Zelensky in Moscow. 1m 31s
- He suggested that disputed Ukrainian territories should be subject to a referendum after martial law ends. 2m 2s
- Putin expressed optimism about the potential for negotiations, referencing the current U.S. administration's stance. 2m 19s
