Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared to make concessions in a peace agreement with Ukraine if Ukraine does the same. He made the remarks on Thursday in St. Petersburg, noting that U.S. President Donald Trump had urged him to consider such concessions. Putin emphasized that Russia possesses all necessary resources to achieve its military objectives and that its forces continue to advance toward Ukraine.

He reiterated that Russia remains willing to reach a peaceful settlement with Ukraine and expressed readiness to negotiate. Putin also highlighted the need to strengthen Russia’s air defense systems and mentioned that the country is considering expanding the use of its hypersonic Orsionic missiles against Ukraine. According to him, these missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads and travel ten times faster than the speed of sound.

The statements underscore Moscow’s dual approach of maintaining military pressure while signaling openness to diplomatic engagement, as reported by TRT World.