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Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with ‘terrorists’
Russia controls about a fifth of Ukraine 4½ years after Moscow's invasion.
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- Why it matters
- Putin's public statements on military progress and refusal to negotiate shape investor expectations and international diplomatic planning around how long the conflict may continue.
- Most affected
- International diplomats and negotiators — Reduced prospect of near-term peace talks based on Putin's stated position.
- Likely next
- Whether Russia announces territorial gains or military offensive operations in coming weeks, or whether other parties propose diplomatic talks and how Russia responds.
Also reported by: The Straits Times, Free Malaysia Today