Putin Questions Ukraine Peace Talks After Accusation of Terrorism

Putin Casts Doubt on Ukraine Peace Talks Amidst Accusations of Terrorism Moscow, Russia – June 4, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed serious reservations on Wednesday about the viability of ongoing peace negotiations with Ukraine. In a strongly worded statement, Putin accused the Ukrainian government of orchestrating "terrorist attacks" within Russia's borders. He stated, "Let us recall: not long ago, Ukrainian authorities and their allies dreamed of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia on the battlefield. Today, in the context of enormous losses and retreat along the line of contact, in an attempt to intimidate Russia, the Kyiv leadership has resorted to organizing terrorist acts." This statement follows recent cross-border incidents and reflects escalating tensions between the two nations. The Kremlin's assertion of Ukrainian responsibility remains unverified by independent sources. Putin further complicated the prospect of peace talks by stating, "At the same time, they ask us to suspend hostilities for 30 or 60 days. They request a high-level meeting. How can such meetings take place under these conditions? What is there to talk about?! Who would even negotiate with people who resort to terrorism?!"