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Putin: Russia Ready for Military Action if No Ukraine Deal. President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will achieve its objectives in Ukraine by force if no political settlement is reached. Speaking after a military parade in Beijing, Putin ruled out giving up control of occupied Ukrainian territories, including Donbas. He rejected Western security proposals for annexed regions, insisting they remain under Moscow’s control. U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing for talks to end Russia’s isolation and push for a Putin–Zelensky meeting. Moscow shows little interest, while Kyiv urges tougher sanctions and more military aid from allies. U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey in Kyiv vowed more pressure and arms, including £1bn in seized Russian assets for Ukraine’s forces. Russia escalated, firing over 500 drones and 24 cruise missiles in one night amid rising tensions. European leaders will meet in Paris to seek US support for stronger guarantees to Kyiv and added pressure on Moscow.
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