Kumar Bahukhandi
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Trump, who is return to the White House in January, had spoken about starting talks with Russia and Ukraine to end the war. Since then, there was speculation that Trump could force Ukraine to accept Russia’s conditions to establish peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a big statement regarding agreements on Ukraine. He said on Thursday December 19 , 2024 that he is ready to talk to the newly elected US President Donald Trump at any time. During this time he will also talk to Trump about agreements regarding Ukraine. However, Putin regretted why he did not start action against Ukraine earlier.
Earlier, Trump, who is to return to the White House in January, had spoken about starting talks with Russia and Ukraine to end the war. Since then, speculations were made that Trump could force Ukraine to accept Russia’s conditions to establish peace.
Could not answer on Ukraine’s occupation of Kursk region
At Russia’s annual news conference, 72-year-old Putin said that his soldiers have shown war bravery. They have maintained the lead on the battlefield against Ukraine. His statement came at a time when Kiev has claimed that three people have been killed in Russian attacks on north-eastern Ukraine and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held talks with EU leaders in Brussels. However, during this conversation Putin could not tell when Russia would take back the parts of Russia’s Kursk region occupied by Kiev since August.
What is the annual news conference?
The traditional annual Q&A session is largely a television show. It is organised in such a way that the President has to answer questions in front of everyone. During this, anyone can ask him questions online or offline in the live show. Its special thing is also that in this Putin has to stand on the spot with some uncomfortable questions and answer them. During this, he cannot avoid any question. In this conference, Putin spoke for about four and a half hours.
What did Putin say on Trump’s proposal?
When asked about Trump’s proposals regarding a possible peace agreement, Putin said that he would welcome a meeting with the incoming Republican leader. He said, ‘I don’t know when I will meet him. He is not saying anything about this. I have not spoken to him for more than four years. I am ready for this, of course. Any time.’ He said that if we ever meet President Trump, I am sure we will have a lot to talk about. Russia is ready for dialogue and compromise.
Said this on hypersonic ballistic missile
Putin also spoke about Russia’s new hypersonic ballistic missile. This weapon is being called ‘Oreshanik’. He reiterated his threat to attack Kiev with it. When asked by a military journalist whether the weapon has any flaws? Putin suggested a high-tech war between the West and Russia to find out the truth behind his claims. However, Zelensky also responded to this. Zelensky responded by saying that people are dying and he thinks it is interesting.
Condemned the killing of Russian army general
Putin also condemned the killing of a senior Russian army general in Moscow. He termed it terrorism. When asked if he could go back to February 2022, when he launched the invasion of Ukraine, would he do anything differently? Putin said that he only regrets why he did not do it earlier. Knowing what is happening now, I think such a decision should have been taken earlier.
First speech on the situation in Syria
In his first public comment after the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Putin rejected claims that his overthrow was a defeat for Russia. He said that you want to show what is happening in Syria as a defeat for Russia. I assure you that it is not so. We came to Syria 10 years ago, so that it cannot be made a stronghold of terrorists like Afghanistan. Overall, we have achieved our goal.
