Russian President Vladimir Putin declared he will only negotiate with Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow and would treat any foreign troops in Ukraine as a legitimate attack. Following high Russian casualties and Europe’s increased pressure after his summit with Donald Trump, Putin insists on Ukraine’s neutrality and halting NATO expansion as non-negotiable.

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