Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect'

During his annual press conference in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would not launch new military operations in other countries if treated with respect and if its interests are observed. He claimed Russia is open to peacefully ending the war in Ukraine but offered no specific compromises. Putin asserted that Russian troops are advancing along the front lines and that Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine, especially if Ukraine does not agree to Russia's terms for peace. He also accused the West of deceiving Russia through NATO's eastward expansion. The press conference, which included questions from reporters and the public, focused heavily on the conflict in Ukraine.

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