Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder
Putin said contacts with Washington are continuing and that Russia and Ukraine must resolve the conflict themselves.
- On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine is possible, insisting the conflict must be resolved directly between Russia and Ukraine with third-party assistance.
- Putin simultaneously accused Ukraine of "state terrorism" regarding recent warnings about Russian airspace risks, claiming these threats complicate bilateral peace talks and Moscow welcomes support from China and the United States.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte criticized Russia on Wednesday as "increasingly reckless," citing missiles crossing Europe's eastern flank and alleged hybrid attacks in Germany, warning "If Russia thinks we will be divided... they are mistaken."
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian spy chiefs in Moscow last week as Russia maintains contacts with President Donald Trump's administration to broker a peace deal, though neither side disclosed meeting details.
- Despite diplomatic overtures, the front line remains largely static after 4-1/2 years of war, with Ukraine cut off from international civil aviation as both sides escalate long-range air attacks deep inside each other's territory.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that representatives of the United States should soon travel to Kiev and Moscow to resume their negotiating efforts. Vladimir Putin admits that there is a possibility of reaching a peace agreement, while Donald Trump says he wants to end the war.
‘Unsafe Russian skies’: Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday (September 3, 2026) there was a chance of a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but restarting talks was harder because of Ukrainian attacks on shipping and a call by Kyiv for civilian aircraft to avoid Russian airspace. Putin said a number of countries including the U.S. and China were ready to support a peace settlement.“Ultimately, however, the problem must be resolved by the count…
Putin said there was no scenario in which Russia would need to order a new mobilization for the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia exchanged attacks again. Several locations across Ukrainian territory were hit, including energy facilities, residences, and warehouses. While the fighting continued, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the peace negotiations with Kyiv at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, stating that "contacts are ongoing through intelligence services."
The Russian head of state ruled out a new military mobilization and defended measures to contain inflation and respond to attacks on energy infrastructure.
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