President Putin declared Russia's intent to fully capture four Ukrainian regions, dismissing a Ukrainian proposal for a ceasefire as a tactic to ease pressure on its forces. He emphasized the need to bolster air defenses against Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russia's oil industry, while asserting these strikes do not impact front-line combat. Putin also indicated potential U.S. diplomatic engagement following regional conflicts.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday vowed to ensure security and overcome challenges as Ukraine stepped up its retaliatory strikes inside Russia amid Moscow's four-year war.

Putin reveals Ukraine's proposed truce terms involving mutual strikes and limited conflict zones, rejecting them while reaffirming maximalist peace demands.