Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for a 'permanent…
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for a 'permanent peace' in Ukraine during a meeting with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin, emphasizing that only the state border should be recognized as the line of demarcation and warning that European military presence in Ukraine would make them legitimate targets.
Consensus
- Vladimir Putin met with U.S. envoys Steve Witkooff and Jared Kushner in the Kremlin.
- The meeting took place on Thursday, November 12.
- Putin stated he would like peace in Ukraine to be 'permanent'.
- Putin emphasized that the only recognized line of demarcation is the state border.
- Putin warned that European military presence in Ukraine after a peace agreement would make them legitimate targets.
- The U.S. envoys reported progress and agreed on a new round of negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S., with European representatives to join.
- The next meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled in Dublin.
- The meeting followed three-way talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11.
Points of divergence
- Putin proposed that Europe choose between peace and war, and suggested a humanitarian mission in Konstantinovka with a five-day request for demining. — tg_theinsider
- Putin claimed Russian forces control Konstantinovka despite ongoing battles. — tg_theinsider
- Putin rejected the idea of 'gray zones' on disputed territories. — tg_theinsider
- Putin urged the U.S. to work with European allies to clarify whether they want peace or war in Ukraine. — interfax
- Putin stated that 'gray zones' would lead to instability and prevent lasting peace. — vesti
- Putin said Ukrainian authorities continue to claim control over territories without verification due to modern warfare conditions. — vesti
- Putin reiterated respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty in 2014, even after Crimea's annexation. — tg_currenttime
Coverage (12 sources)
- Vladimir Putin stated that he wants eternal peace in Ukraine — РИАМО
- At a meeting with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Putin stated that Russia would like “eternal peace… — Настоящее Время
- Putin spoke about 'eternal peace' and proposed Europe choose between peace and war. Main points from the meeting in the Kremlin — The Insider
- «We would also like this to be eternal peace», – Vladimir Putin on how Moscow sees the prospects for ending the Ukrainian crisis — Кремль. Новости
- Putin called on Europeans to decide: do they want peace or war in Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Putin: With the preservation of "gray zones," there will be no long-term peace in Ukraine — Вести
- President of Russia stated about desire for eternal peace in Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Putin: Europe must decide what it wants - peace or war — Вести
- Putin wishes eternal peace for Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Putin stated he would like for peace in Ukraine to be eternal. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin wants the peace in Ukraine to be eternal — Вести
- Putin speaks in favor of eternal peace in Ukraine — Москва 24
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