Putin calls on Ukraine to stop fighting and implement the Kremlin's demands
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Ukraine on Sunday that his country's military operation will not stop unless Kyiv stops resistance and responds to all the demands of the Kremlin.
Putin told his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call that Ukrainian negotiators should take a more "constructive" approach to talks with Moscow and take into account the new reality on the ground.
According to the Kremlin's version of the phone call, Putin said that the "special operation" carried out by Russia is proceeding according to the plan and schedule.
The Kremlin said: "It was stressed that stopping the special attic is possible only if Kyiv stops military operations and implements known Russian demands."
Russia describes its actions in the former Soviet republic as a "special operation" aimed at destroying Ukraine's military capabilities, cleansing the country of nationalists and declaring it a neutral country.
The Kremlin leader told Erdogan that Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Ukrainian authorities, but hoped that Ukrainian negotiators would take a more constructive approach in the next round of talks.
The Kremlin added: "Attention was drawn to the futility of any attempts to prolong the negotiation process used by the Ukrainian security forces to reorganize their forces and resources.
It is hoped that representatives of Ukraine in the next round of negotiations will demonstrate a more constructive approach and fully take into account the new realities. after the attack."
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