Putin says Russia needs long-lasting peace with Ukraine, not a temporary truce

Russian President Putin holds his annual press conference
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual televised year-end press conference and phone-in held in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2024. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS
Source: Sputnik

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia needed a long-lasting peace with Ukraine, not a temporary truce.

He said a prolonged ceasefire would allow "the enemy to strengthen its troops" and give Kyiv a chance to bring in reinforcements and ammunition.

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