Putin Declares ‘All Of Ukraine Is Ours' In Shocking Statement At St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Putin Declares 'All Of Ukraine Is Ours' In Shocking Statement At St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
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Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Indian Express
Days after declaring ‘whole of Ukraine is ours', Putin says peace talks with Kyiv are ‘nowhere close' to success
Just days after asserting that 'the whole of Ukraine is ours,' Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday, that peace negotiations with Kyiv remain stalled, calling the positions of both sides 'absolutely contradictory.' Putin, whose remarks came during a press conference in Minsk, said that written proposals exchanged during earlier talks in Istanbul this month had failed to bring the two countries any closer to a ceasefire, adding that negotiations 'are being conducted to try to bring these positions closer, ' according to The Moscow Times. However, he gave no indication that Russia was willing to compromise on its territorial demands. This came barely a week after Putin made an incendiary speech on June 20 at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, as reported by Reuters, in which he reiterated his belief that Russians and Ukrainians are 'one people' and declared, 'in that sense, the whole of Ukraine is ours.' He also warned that Russian troops could soon move to take the Ukrainian city of Sumy to create a buffer zone, though he claimed this was not yet a specific military objective. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha blasted the remarks, accusing Putin of showing 'complete disdain' for US-backed peace efforts. 'Russia's top war criminal discusses plans to seize more Ukrainian territory and kill more Ukrainians,' he said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a nightly address, said Russia was not interested in a ceasefire and instead intended to escalate. He noted that Russian forces had 'various plans and intentions, completely mad as always,' particularly in the northern Sumy region, where Ukrainian forces were resisting. Russia currently occupies about a fifth of Ukraine, including Crimea, nearly all of Luhansk, and large portions of Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, along with parts of Sumy and Kharkiv. According to The Moscow Times, Putin also said Russia is prepared to continue limited dialogue, including further prisoner swaps. More than 1,000 soldiers have already been exchanged, and Putin claimed Moscow was ready to return the bodies of 3,000 dead Ukrainian soldiers. However, Russia's broader demands remain unchanged: Kyiv must cede more territory and abandon Western military assistance — conditions Ukraine has repeatedly rejected as tantamount to surrender. Putin also acknowledged the toll the war has taken on Russia's economy, stating that defence spending now stands at 6.3% of GDP — around 13.5 trillion rubles ($172 billion). 'We paid for it with inflation, but now we are fighting this inflation,' he said. He further criticised NATO for pledging to raise member defence spending to 5% of GDP, calling the move 'aggressive.'
News18
5 hours ago
- News18
Putin Slams West For Fueling Separatism, 'Betraying' Russia Over NATO And Ukraine
Last Updated: The Russian president alleged that Western powers have consistently failed to honour their promises regarding NATO's eastward expansion and efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western nations of promoting separatism within Russia and using terrorism as a tool to undermine the country. Speaking at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk, Belarus, Putin criticised NATO for escalating its military spending, claiming the bloc is using Russia's so-called 'aggressiveness" as justification. 'No one has wished to pay attention to the Islamic State, as long as it operates against Russia. Explosions in Moscow, and all that. This is still happening today," Putin said. He added, 'No one wants to pay attention to this. Everything is fine, as long as it is against Russia." The Russian president alleged that Western powers have consistently failed to honour their promises regarding NATO's eastward expansion and efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. 'Western nations have repeatedly betrayed Russia by not fulfilling their promises related to NATO expansion and resolving the Ukraine conflict," he said, according to Russia's state broadcaster. He also argued that NATO's actions over the years—including expanding its footprint closer to Russian borders—ignited the Ukraine crisis. 'The roots of the conflict in Ukraine go back decades when Moscow was blatantly lied to about NATO expansion," Putin said, adding that Russia's security concerns were repeatedly dismissed. 'Isn't it aggressive behaviour? That is precisely aggressive behaviour, which the West does not want to pay attention to," he stated. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: June 28, 2025, 21:40 IST
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Ukraine is ours': Putin's chilling declaration to West amid ongoing war, sparks WW3 panic
Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. This year's theme is Shared Values: The Foundations of Growth in a Multipolar World. In a sharp exchange with Nadim Koteich, Putin was questioned about the West allegedly normalising the assassination of foreign leaders, like Iran's Khamenei. Responding, Putin reframed the moment geopolitically, saying Russia and China aren't creating a new world order but merely shaping its natural emergence, away from coercion and neo-colonialism. Show more Show less
