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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal, Vows to Continue Russia's Offensive
Caption: Putin Rejects Ukraine Proposal, Vows to Continue Russia’s Offensive. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will continue its military campaign in Ukraine, rejecting what he described as Kyiv’s latest proposal to reduce long-range attacks as a step toward peace. Speaking on Russian state television, Putin argued the proposal was intended to ease pressure on Ukrainian forces along the front line rather than advance a genuine peace process. He reaffirmed Russia’s goal of capturing the four Ukrainian regions that Moscow claims to have annexed and said those battlefield objectives remain unchanged. Putin also acknowledged that Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fuel shortages in parts of Russia, but insisted they have not affected Russia’s military operations. He called for a rapid expansion of the country’s air defense systems. Meanwhile, Putin said he expects U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to resume and suggested Belarus could play a role in future peace negotiations. The remarks underscore the deep divide between the two sides, with no immediate breakthrough in sight despite renewed diplomatic contacts. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Vladimir Putin,Ukraine,Russia,military offensive,peace proposal,long-range attacks,annexed regions,drone strikes,air defense,Belarus,peace negotiations,diplomacy.
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