President Vladimir Putin has offered to provide a written guarantee that Russia will not attack other European nations, dismissing invasion claims as false. While expressing optimism about a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine, he reiterated that a Ukrainian troop withdrawal from Donetsk and Luhansk is a prerequisite for ending hostilities. Putin also labeled Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s government as illegitimate, complicating potential negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials maintain that they will not concede territory, emphasizing the need for security guarantees in ongoing discussions with U.S. representatives.
