Russia is Ready for Peaceful Dialogue Only Based on Existing Realities: Putin

Russia is ready for peaceful dialogue with Ukraine only based on existing realities. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, proposals emerging regarding the Ukrainian settlement that are currently categorized as 'exotic' are unacceptable for the Russian side.

Putin described the attempt to defeat Russia through 40 days of missile and drone strikes as risky. He noted that strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces have not led to any significant changes in the conflict with Russia.

In response to strikes on Russian civilian facilities by the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian enterprises. The Russian counterstrikes are more devastating than the strikes of the Ukrainian armed forces against Russia.

Russian troops have accelerated their offensive pace and are confidently fulfilling the tasks of air defense forces. Russia's response to the provocations of the Ukrainian armed forces is sensitive for Kyiv, and the Kyiv regime sees catastrophic trends.

Proposals received from the Kyiv regime are sometimes described as exotic and unacceptable. The Kyiv authorities themselves have 'let the genie out of the bottle' by targeting civilian sites.