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Putin Rejects Negotiations, Foresees Escalation in Ukraine War

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejects peace talks and plans to escalate the war in Ukraine following recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure. Kremlin sources say Putin aims to fully capture Donbas and may target European NATO bases, signaling a broader conflict. Despite U.S. diplomatic efforts, the war continues with heavy casualties and no immediate resolution in sight.

  • 01Putin refuses negotiations and plans to escalate the Ukraine war in coming months.
  • 02Recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy sites hardened Putin's stance.
  • 03Putin aims for full control of Donbas, calling it a principle issue.
  • 04Russian experts discuss strikes on European NATO bases to justify wider mobilization.
  • 05Ukrainian intelligence warns of new military actions inside and possibly outside Ukraine.
  • 06Despite U.S. diplomatic talks, the conflict remains a brutal war of attrition with heavy casualties.

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Putin Rejects Negotiations, Foresees Escalation in Ukraine War
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Putin Expected to Escalate War with Ukraine, Kremlin Sources Say

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