Putin rejected European involvement in Ukraine peace talks on June 4, citing their weapons support, and pointed to a framework discussed with Trump in

The Russian leader sidestepped a question about staying in power beyond 2030, saying his health was in God’s hands.

Putin shows no signs of changing his stance that for the war to end, Ukraine must surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region - a demand the Ukrainian President has rejected.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing that peace can be negotiated while fighting continues.

Ukraine’s president calls for direct talks with Putin

Putin said the European Union and its member states were disqualified from brokering an end to the war because they are directly supporting Ukraine.

Putin rejected European involvement in Ukraine peace talks on June 4, citing their weapons support, and pointed to a framework discussed with Trump in