Vladimir Putin Talks With Donald Trump: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with newly elected US President Donald Trump on Thursday (December 19). During this he talked about a compromise on the Ukraine war. He stressed that there are no preconditions for discussions but any deal must include legitimate Ukrainian authorities.
According to Reuters report, Putin said that Russia is ready to talk to anyone, including President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin told a reporter from an American news channel that he had not spoken with Trump for years, but was ready to meet him to discuss the conflict.
What did Putin say on the temporary ceasefire?
Putin rejected claims that Russia was in a weak position. He said that after the attack on Ukraine in 2022, the country has become stronger. While Putin said Russia is ready to negotiate, he stressed that Kiev must also be ready to compromise. Putin rejected any possibility of a temporary ceasefire in favor of a permanent peace agreement.
Also talked about Oreshnik hypersonic missile
While replying to journalists, Putin also talked about the Oreshnik hypersonic missile, which Russia has already used on a Ukrainian military factory. He said he was prepared to conduct another launch in Ukraine and see if Western air defense systems could shoot it down. However, Ukrainian President Zelensky at the time discussed Putin’s missile use during a press conference at the European Council meeting in Brussels, asking, “Do you think he’s a sane person?”
