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Continued Russian advances and new weapons systems prolong the Ukraine conflict, sustaining U.S. defense spending and European security commitments.
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Vladimir Putin asserted that Russia is winning the Ukraine conflict and will deploy Oreshnik missiles against Kiev if required. He rejected Western media narratives and noted Ukrainian calls for talks.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 185 prisoners of war each on Friday. The swap represents one of the few remaining cooperative actions between the two sides.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly called for a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The appeal was issued in an open letter addressed directly to the Russian leader.
Russian President Putin reported steady advances along the contact line and noted severe Ukrainian manpower shortages. He also referenced use of the Oreshnik missile system.
The analysis contends that military operations against Russia remain active despite significant losses. The author frames continued fighting as a strategic choice.
President Putin explained Russia's approach to the Oreshnik missile system following its use in Ukraine. He also addressed the conflict's background and longer-term political questions.
