Russian President Vladimir Putin held a news conference at 3 a.m., where he addressed the current state of affairs and heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine. His statements and the ongoing strikes in Kyiv indicate pessimism regarding the possibility of resolving the conflict with a peace deal.
At the conference, Putin expressed his views on the involvement of U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. He complimented them, stating they were “always welcome” in Moscow. However, he accused Ukraine of committing “state terrorism.” Putin remarked that “one does not negotiate with terrorists,” suggesting a hardline stance against any diplomatic resolutions with Ukraine at this juncture.
The situation remains tense, with significant activities such as drone attacks triggering fires at Moscow’s refinery in June. These developments further underscore the severity of the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by parties involved in seeking resolution.
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