Putin counters Trump deadline with declaration of Russia goals? ‘Most important thing is…’ | Ukraine

In a rare joint press briefing from Karelia, Russia, Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko opened up on the stalled Ukraine peace talks, Western pressure, and Kyiv's "unrealistic conditions." Putin revealed behind-the-scenes details of proposed truce negotiations and slammed Ukraine's constitutional crisis. Lukashenko blasted sanctions as "opportunities" and accused Ukraine of avoiding real peace talks despite previous Istanbul and Belarus rounds. The leaders insist only serious negotiations can end the war.