Putin Warns of Immediate War Resumption if Europe Deploys Troops to Ukraine
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U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's latest peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine have failed to yield results due to Russian President Vladimir Putin's maximalist demands. Putin warned that any European troop deployment to Ukraine would immediately resume the war, calling it a direct threat to Russian security. He reiterated demands for Ukraine to cede four regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism about the talks, while European leaders are concerned about agreements made without their input. Israel views the escalating global instability with concern but notes potential temporary relief from pressure regarding Gaza.
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- Vladimir Putin threatened an immediate resumption of war if European troops are deployed to Ukraine.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's latest peace talks with Russia and Ukraine have failed.
- Putin reiterated demands for Ukraine to cede four southern and eastern regions, defining the border as the ceasefire line.
- European leaders are alarmed by the inclusion of European security in talks and demand participation.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed skepticism about the U.S.-led peace initiative.
- Ukraine reportedly attacked a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland on November 12.
Israeli publication Ynet reports on the latest efforts by U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine, concluding that the negotiations have yielded no significant results due to maximalist demands from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The envoys met with Putin in Moscow on November 12, then traveled to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders concerned about the escalating conflict's impact on European security.
Western assessments suggest Putin is not interested in ending the war but rather in the diplomatic process. A recent round of direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi, facilitated by Witkoff and Kushner, was the first in nine months. These talks, described as positive but without breakthroughs, expanded to include the "broad architecture of European security," a move that has alarmed European nations fearing agreements made over their heads. They now demand participation in negotiations.
Further concerns are expected to rise ahead of a potential meeting between Donald Trump and Putin at the upcoming APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, where a trilateral meeting with Chinese President might also occur. Putin reportedly hopes to orchestrate a Yalta-style conference to divide spheres of influence.
During his two-hour meeting with Witkoff and Kushner, Putin agreed in principle to the idea of a single European representative in future talks, stating Russia has always been open to dialogue. However, he issued a stark warning: any deployment of European troops to Ukraine, even for peacekeeping, would be considered a direct threat to Russian security and would immediately resume the war. Putin reiterated Russia's demand for Ukraine to cede four southern and eastern regions, defining the ceasefire line as the state border.
President Zelensky expressed skepticism about the renewed U.S. initiative, calling the inclusion of European security architecture "strange." He noted that political shifts, such as U.S. midterm election results and potential changes in French leadership, might create opportunities for a peace deal by 2027. Meanwhile, Russia continues to strike energy infrastructure while Ukraine targets Russian fuel facilities. Notably, Ukraine reportedly attacked a Russian warship in the Gulf of Finland on November 12.
From an Israeli perspective, Europe's growing entanglement in global instability is concerning. However, a shift in global focus away from Gaza could temporarily ease foreign policy pressure on Israel. These developments are not yet seen as having a breakthrough character, and Israel is observing their evolution.
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