Putin calls Trump’s peace plan a ‘starting point’ as he warns Ukraine to pull back or face 'force'

Vladimir Putin stated that he views Donald Trump's proposed peace plan as a potential "starting point" for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He indicated that Russia would be willing to negotiate if Ukrainian troops withdraw from territories claimed by Russia, but threatened further military action otherwise. Putin reiterated demands for Ukraine to withdraw entirely from Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions, and to abandon NATO aspirations. Republican Congressman Andy Barr argued that the situation highlights the need for strong American leadership and that the war wouldn't have happened under Trump. However, critics like Garry Kasparov believe Putin is insincere and that true peace is impossible with him in power, accusing him of gearing up for more war.

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