Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine's army to withdraw
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the U.S. peace proposals for the Russia-Ukraine war as a starting point but warns Ukraine's army to withdraw or face forceful action by Russia's larger military.
Key Points
- Russian President Vladimir Putin views U.S. peace proposals as a starting point for talks.
- Putin warns Ukrainian troops to withdraw or face military defeat by Russia.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow to discuss the peace efforts.
- Ukraine reached an $8.1 billion agreement with the IMF amid ongoing war and corruption challenges.
