Putin Dismisses Ukraine Ceasefire Request as 'Child's Play', Vows Continued Retaliation
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukraine's ceasefire request as "child's play" on September 25, stating that Russia's retaliatory strikes have been highly effective. He claimed Ukraine sought a ceasefire after attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, including e-commerce warehouses and port facilities. Putin warned that any Ukrainian provocation will worsen its situation and confirmed that any decisions on peace negotiations will be based solely on Russia's interests.
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Putin Dismisses Ukraine's Ceasefire Request as 'Child's Play' Amid Russian Retaliatory Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukraine's request for a ceasefire as 'child's play' during a press conference on September 25, according to a report by the Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets. Putin stated that Ukraine began seeking a ceasefire because Russia's retaliatory strikes have been highly effective. He recalled that prior to Russia's actions, Ukraine had attacked port infrastructure during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, blockaded Russia's Black Sea coast damaging over 100 Russian and foreign ships, struck an e-commerce warehouse, and launched a large-scale attack on Moscow on the night of September 19-20 while Russia was holding parliamentary elections. Putin explained that Ukraine is requesting energy and air ceasefires because it cannot counter Russia's 'Geranium' drones, and also demands that Russia lift the blockade on the Black Sea coast to allow agricultural exports. He emphasized that Ukraine must feel the impact of Russia's retaliatory strikes and understand that any provocations will only worsen their situation. Putin confirmed that discussions about 'reconciliation' and restarting negotiations are ongoing, but any decisions will be based on Russia's interests.
Read sourcePutin Dismisses Ukraine's Ceasefire Request as 'Child's Play' Amid Russian Retaliatory Strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed Ukraine's request for a ceasefire as 'child's play' during a press conference reported by the Russian newspaper Moskovsky Komsomolets on September 25. Putin stated that Ukraine began seeking a ceasefire because Russia's retaliatory strikes have been highly effective. He claimed that before these strikes, Ukraine had attacked port infrastructure, blocked Russia's Black Sea coast, damaged over 100 Russian and foreign ships, struck an e-commerce warehouse, and launched a large-scale attack on Moscow during Russia's parliamentary elections. Putin explained that Ukraine is requesting an energy and aerial ceasefire because it cannot counter Russia's 'Geranium' drones, and also wants Russia to lift the blockade on the Black Sea coast to export agricultural products. He emphasized that Ukraine must feel the impact of Russia's retaliatory strikes and understand that provocations will not yield results. Putin confirmed that discussions about 'reconciliation' and restarting negotiations are ongoing, but any decisions will be based on Russia's interests.
Read sourcePutin Warns Ukraine: Any Provocation or Escalation Will Only Worsen Its Situation
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview on September 25, stated that Ukraine must understand that any provocation or escalation of the conflict will only worsen its own situation. According to TASS and Kremlin reports, Putin was responding to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, including oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses. He claimed Russia has already retaliated and will continue to do so. Putin also acknowledged that proposals for resuming peace negotiations are 'on the table' and that there is a possibility of talks, but emphasized that Russia will make any decisions, including those regarding negotiations, based solely on its national interests. The statement comes amid ongoing hostilities and signals a hardening of Russia's position following Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
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Putin: Ukraine's Provocations Will Only Worsen Its Situation; Russia Will Continue Retaliation
On September 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin, as reported by TASS, stated that Russia's retaliatory actions against Ukrainian attacks have severely impacted Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to seek a ceasefire. Putin claimed that Ukraine is particularly eager to stop Russian 'Geran' drone strikes, as it has not yet found an effective countermeasure. He asserted that Ukraine initiated attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and must now endure Russia's retaliatory strikes. Putin warned that any provocative actions or escalation by Ukraine will not improve its situation but will only worsen it. He also questioned the purpose of Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian facilities, including warehouses of e-commerce companies Wildberries and Ozon, as well as other infrastructure and commercial vessels, stating that Russia has begun retaliating in all directions.
Read sourcePutin: Ukraine's Provocations Will Only Worsen Its Situation; Russia Will Continue Retaliation
According to a report by TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia's retaliatory actions against Ukrainian attacks have severely impacted Ukraine, prompting Kyiv to seek a ceasefire. Putin claimed that Ukraine is particularly eager to stop Russian 'Geran' drone strikes, as it has not yet found an effective countermeasure. He asserted that Ukraine initiated attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure and must now endure Russia's retaliatory strikes. Putin warned that any provocative actions or escalation of tensions will not improve Ukraine's situation but will only worsen it. He also questioned the purpose of Ukrainian attacks on Russian civilian facilities, including warehouses of e-commerce companies Wildberries and Ozon, as well as other infrastructure and commercial ships, stating that Russia began retaliating in all directions after those attacks.