Ukraine war briefing: Russia insists on sticking to its war demands amid Trump sanctions threat
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Russia expresses a willingness for peace negotiations with Ukraine but maintains that achieving its military objectives is paramount. The Kremlin insists on specific conditions, including the withdrawal of Ukraine from annexed territories and the abandonment of NATO aspirations. Ukrainian officials have suggested renewed peace talks, with Istanbul as a probable venue, yet no dates have been confirmed. Additionally, sanctions from the EU targeting Russia's oil industry continue to escalate, with Rosneft opposing these actions as unjust, claiming they threaten energy security in India.
Russia has reiterated its commitment to achieving its goals regarding Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Ukraine to withdraw from annexed regions and abandon NATO aspirations.
Ukrainian officials have proposed a new round of peace talks, while Russia stated that no date for negotiations has been set, although Istanbul is expected to host them.
Rosneft has condemned the EU's sanctions against India’s Nayara Energy refinery as unjust and illegal, claiming they threaten India’s energy security.
The EU approved sanctions aimed at further impacting Russia's oil and energy industry, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stating these measures will increase costs for Russia.
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