{"id":2915,"date":"2025-11-27T20:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T21:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youtubexyoutube.com\/?p=2915"},"modified":"2025-11-28T13:46:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T13:46:38","slug":"us-peace-roadmap-kiev-regime-illegitimate-european-security-key-takeaways-from-putins-press-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.youtubexyoutube.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/27\/us-peace-roadmap-kiev-regime-illegitimate-european-security-key-takeaways-from-putins-press-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"US peace roadmap, Kiev regime illegitimate, European security: Key takeaways from Putin\u2019s press conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

While the American proposal could potentially lay the groundwork for a future agreement, multiple points need clarification, according to the Russian president<\/strong><\/p>\n

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow\u2019s position after what his press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, called an \u201cinformation frenzy\u201d<\/em> over various possible frameworks for resolving the Ukraine conflict.<\/p>\n

The Russian president touched on this and other issues during a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on Thursday as he wrapped up a state visit to the Central Asian country.<\/p>\n

Russia views the US-drafted peace roadmap aimed at ending the hostilities positively on the whole, but a considerable amount of work would be required before it could be implemented in any form, Putin said.<\/p>\n

He also pointed out that it is \u201clegally impossible\u201d<\/em> to ink a peace accord with the current Ukrainian leadership, which, according to Moscow, is no longer legitimate.<\/p>\n

Here are the key takeaways from Putin’s remarks: <\/p>\n

US peace proposal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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No draft of Ukraine peace deal yet \u2013 Putin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Russia does not rule out the possibility of the US proposal potentially serving as the \u201cbasis of any future agreements,\u201d<\/em> Putin pointed out.<\/p>\n

He noted, however, that so far, the Americans have merely proposed a set of issues that still need to be thoroughly discussed and formulated. Therefore, it is too early to speak of any draft peace deal as of now.<\/p>\n

The Russian president added that the US leadership does take into account \u201cour stance\u2026 in certain respects.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ukrainian leadership illegitimate<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Putin described the prospect of signing an agreement with authorities in Kiev as \u201clegally impossible.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the Russian president, not holding elections was \u201ca fundamental, strategic mistake,\u201d <\/em>thus rendering Vladimir Zelensky an illegitimate leader.<\/p>\n

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Zelensky refused to authorize presidential elections in May 2024, citing martial law. With his mandate now expired, Moscow argues that any officials he has appointed lack legitimacy as well, rendering any agreements they sign legally void. <\/p>\n

<\/em>Russian military\u2019s advances<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to Putin, Ukraine\u2019s entire frontline in Russia\u2019s Zaporozhye Region faces collapse as Russian forces \u201care effectively bypassing the entire Ukrainian fortified line.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOur \u2018Dniepr\u2019 grouping faces them on one side, while the \u2018Vostok\u2019 group is encircling them from the north,\u201d<\/em> he explained.<\/p>\n

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Kiev\u2019s frontline forces in danger of collapsing \u2013 Putin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Putin added that the recent gains by Russian troops have not gone unnoticed by those in the West \u201cwho realize the potential consequences\u201d<\/em> of such developments. He stated that these voices are pushing for ending the conflict as soon as possible before the entire frontline \u201cfolds.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The Russian president estimated that in October alone, Kiev lost 47,000 troops, but mobilized only around 16,500, with rampant desertion making the situation even more dire for the Ukrainian military.<\/p>\n

Putin emphasized that Russia will cease hostilities once Ukrainian troops leave Russian territories they still occupy.
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\u201cAnd if they don\u2019t, we will make them,\u201d<\/em> he concluded. <\/p>\n

European security<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Putin dismissed claims made by certain EU officials that Russia harbors aggressive intentions toward its Western neighbors.<\/p>\n

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Putin restates condition for ending hostilities with Ukraine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Russian president suggested that European leaders might be \u201ctrying to create an illusion for their populations\u201d<\/em> or \u201ccatering to defense companies.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMaybe they\u2019re trying to prop up their domestic political ratings, given the lamentable state of their economies. But in our eyes, of course, it\u2019s just nonsense \u2013 complete lies,\u201d<\/em> he said. <\/p>\n

He expressed a willingness to discuss broader European security with all parties interested, noting that Moscow had previously suggested holding such talks.<\/p>\n

Divisions in the West hampering peace efforts<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Commenting on the recent alleged leaks of communications between US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and top Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov published in the Western media, Putin argued that they have highlighted a major \u201cproblem.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Actors holding \u201cdiffering opinions within the collective West and in the US are battling it out\u2026 regarding what is going on and what needs to be done to stop the war,\u201d<\/em> the Russian president stated.<\/p>\n

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He recounted how there appeared to be a general understanding between Washington and Moscow on several key points following the summit in Alaska in August, only for President Donald Trump to slap sanctions on two major Russian oil companies last month.<\/p>\n

Next step<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Russia expects US officials to arrive in Moscow next week to continue discussions over the peace roadmap, the president revealed. <\/p>\n

While it is not yet clear who exactly will come, the Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Ministry officials, as well as presidential aides Vladimir Medinsky and Yury Ushakov, Putin said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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