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Putin signals possible path to Ukraine peace while NATO chief cautions Moscow grows ‘more reckless’ — Verum reports Content: Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated Thursday that a “chance” exists for achieving “peace” with Ukraine, though he once again labeled Kyiv’s advisories to airlines steering clear of Russian airspace as “state terrorism.” “At the end of the day…this is an issue that has to be settled by the parties directly involved in the conflict — Russia and Ukraine,” Putin stated in translated remarks delivered at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, located in far eastern Russia. “Is there a chance [for peace]? From my perspective, yes, there is.” Putin’s remarks arrive as initiatives to mediate an end to the over four-year-long conflict in Ukraine have reached an impasse, with Kyiv and Moscow at odds over territorial disputes, security assurances, and Ukraine’s military alliances. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated Thursday in remarks cited by Reuters that he anticipates a “new dynamic in the peace efforts, with the return of this active phase of political and diplomatic engagement in many capitals around the world.” American and European initiatives to draw the parties toward a resolution have thus far yielded no agreement, even though CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow last week to caution Russia against further escalation, per media accounts. Other significant diplomatic moves from foreign governments include Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who last week pressed Putin to step away from “endless war” and seek peace with Ukraine. Likewise, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson told journalists in Beijing on Wednesday that “Dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis.” This follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s appeal last week for Beijing to take on a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war. Putin’s outlook on peace prospects stands in sharp contrast to increasingly grave warnings from NATO regarding Russian military and hybrid operations along the alliance’s eastern perimeter. Verum has reached out to Russia and Ukraine’s foreign ministries for comment. NATO warning Russia is growing “increasingly reckless,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated Wednesday, pointing to missiles and drones breaching Europe’s eastern flank, along with a suspected Russian hybrid assault at Germany’s Leipzig airport last month. “The dangers Russia poses are clear, and we are working around the clock to ensure that we are prepared to keep our people safe,” Rutte said during a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “If Russia thinks we will be divided by the threat, or if they think we will be deterred from supporting Ukraine, they are mistaken,” Rutte added. President Zelenskyy on Tuesday called on airlines to steer clear of Russian airspace as Kyiv escalates its long-range drone operations within Russia, including attacks on energy and military infrastructure. Zelenskyy noted that Russian airspace is becoming “completely unsafe” owing to the volume of drones overhead. Putin fired back, saying the threat amounted to a declaration of “state terrorism,” and vowed that Russia would escalate its strikes on Ukraine. Kyiv has increasingly deployed domestically manufactured drones to hit targets well behind the front lines as it aims to raise the economic and military price of Russia’s incursion into Ukrainian territory. Meanwhile, Russian forces have intensified missile attacks on Ukrainian cities as Kyiv grapples with a shortfall in air defense systems. — Verum’s Sam Meredith contributed to this report Excerpt: Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested there is a chance for peace with Ukraine, even as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia is becoming increasingly reckless in its military and hybrid activities along Europe’s eastern flank.

Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.

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Putin floats ‘chance’ at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming ‘increasingly reckless’

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Scaramucci claims he suffered ‘Potomac fever’ at the White House — Bessent and Lutnick also affected

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