Putin: "Kiev resolve the war peacefully or we will do it militarily"

Kiev will not end the war peacefully, Mosca will achieve its objectives militarily. He stated it Vladimir Putin quoted by Ria Novosti, during a visit to one of the command posts of the joint forces.

“If Kiev does not want to resolve the conflict in a peaceful way – said the Kremlin leader – the Russia will complete the special military operation by force. The Kiev authorities preferred to launch large-scale hostilities. We are trying to put an end to it. From the beginning, we said that the Kiev regime’s troops had to withdraw from these territories. Then there would have been no military operations. They didn’t listen to us.”

Russian conquests and Moscow’s objectives

The Russian president also praised the conquest on the part of Russian troops of Dimitrov (Russian name for Myrnograd), in Donetskand of Guliaipole, in the region of Zaporizhzhiacalling them “major achievements” that open good prospects for further operations. THE’offensive of Moscow’s men in these areas of the front is “intensifying the pressure” on theUkrainian armysaid the head of the Kremlin, convinced that the conquest of Dimitrov is an important step towards complete liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic.

Zelensky’s demands: security guarantees and Russian attacks

For his part, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky he reiterated the need for his country to receive solid funds security guarantees to accept any engagement with Russia, and said that Moscow’s attitude was made clear by the new attacksjust as work is underway on a new one peace initiative. “The most important thing is the safety guarantees. In addition to territorial issues and at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, there are safety guarantees that are very important for us. Today Russia showed its reaction to peace talks Between Ukraine and the United States to end the war,” he said on his Twitter account.

Elections and referendums: impossibility without air defense

Zelensky also addressed the idea of ​​calling elections and a referendum on potential territorial issues, warning that this would not be possible under current conditions due to insufficient protection against air attacks. “Today, our most important consideration, if we take certain measures, is that security guarantees are solid and that we are protected. And if the United States raised the issue of a referendum or elections, this would certainly not be possible under current conditions,” he noted. “We don’t have enough air defense systems additional. We need one systematic supply of systems and missiles. More missiles are needed, as Russia attacks more frequently, with more drones and missiles“he added.

The position of the Western allies

Any peace agreement in Ukraine requires “a Russia willing to cooperate.” Words from the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneywho received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Halifax. “We have the means and the possibility to reach one just and lasting peace in Ukraine, but this requires a Russia willing to cooperate,” he said, condemning the “barbarism” of the Russian attacks against the Ukrainian capital in the last few hours. Thought also shared by the French president Emmanuel Macron according to which Moscow’s massive raids demonstrate Russian “determination” to “prolong the war”.

Unity of views and European support

Even i Western leadersgathered by video link with Zelensky, “agreed that the security guarantees for Ukraine they are crucial” and must be “specific and reliable”. The Polish prime minister wrote this on X Donald Tuskannouncing that “tomorrow, after the meeting between the presidents of the USA and Ukraine, we will resume the conversation”.

Among the leaders who took part in the call there was also the prime minister Giorgia Meloni. “During the conversation – informed Palazzo Chigi – President Meloni shared and reiterated the importance, never before now, of maintaining theunity of views Between partner europeiUkraine and United States to end nearly four years of conflict. Only through this solid unity of views can Russia be faced with its responsibilities and pushed to demonstrate a real willingness to sit at the table negotiating table“.

For the German Chancellor Friedrich MerzZelensky enjoys the “full support” of European leaders and Canada, on the eve of the Kiev leader’s meeting with the US president Donald Trump. European leaders will work “in close coordination with the United States to achieve just and lasting peace in Ukraine”, added the German head of government.

“We welcome all efforts aimed at our common goal: a just and lasting peace that preserves the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. And that strengthens the country’s security and defense capabilities, as an integral part of security of our continent”. This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, after the video link of European leaders with Zelensky. “In 2026, the EU Commission will continue to put pressure on the Kremlinsupport Ukraine and work intensively to accompany Ukraine on its path towards EU membership”, added von der Leyen on

Zelensky thanks friends of Ukraine

Zelensky thanked “friends of Ukraine” after the video link with European leaders, on the eve of his meeting with US President Trump, and promised that “the discussion will continue” on Sunday. In a post on
Antonio Costa, Ursula von der Leyen, Mark Rutte and Jonathan Powell for their coordination and support.”
“During our call, we discussed our current progress along the diplomatic path. We reviewed the most important priorities together. Ukraine appreciates all the support. On Sunday 28 December, after the meeting with President Trump, we will continue our discussions”, added Zelensky, underlining that “there are necessary strong positions both at the front and in diplomacy to prevent Putin from manipulating and evading a true and just end to the war. The world has enough strength to ensure security and peace.”