Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks. Speaking to defense ministry staff, Putin said Russia would continue its operation "by military means."

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Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Putin warns that Russia will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning that Moscow will extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks. Speaking at an annual meeting with top military officers Wednesday, Putin said Moscow would prefer to achieve its goals and "eliminate the root causes of the conflict" by diplomatic means. But he added that "if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means." Putin was referring to Ukrainian territory seized by Russia — action widely condemned in the West as a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and an unprovoked act of aggression.

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