Afghanistan, Nov. 28 -- Russia insists Ukraine must surrender territories for any peace agreement, warning that without such concessions, Moscow will continue military operations to achieve its objectives.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has again insisted that any peace agreement with Ukraine will require Kyiv to surrender the territories currently under its control. His remarks follow new discussions around a draft peace framework that has drawn significant international attention.
Putin stated that the proposal could serve as a foundation for future negotiations, but only if Ukrainian forces withdraw from the regions Russia claims. He warned that without such concessions, Moscow would continue its military operations until it achieves...