Kathrine Frich
He framed the war as moving toward a “logical conclusion” that suits Russia’s interests.
He framed the war as moving toward a “logical conclusion” that suits Russia’s interests.
Broadcasts on Kremlin Media
Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered a stark message to the United States, telling its leaders to “stay out” of the war in Ukraine.
The warning, broadcast across Kremlin-controlled media, came just ahead of a scheduled phone call with Donald Trump and amid renewed Russian assaults on Ukrainian cities.
Escalation in Kharkiv Suggests Broader Ambitions
Overnight bombardments near the Kharkiv region, close to Ukraine’s second-largest city, have intensified fears that Putin is preparing to escalate beyond current battle lines.
Military analysts suggest the Kremlin may be signaling further territorial ambitions, defying diplomatic pressure from the West.
Kremlin Sends a Message: This Is Russia’s War
Putin stated:
“The American people and the American leadership… have their own national interests. We respect that. We proceed from the assumption that we will be treated the same way.”
According to Express his rhetoric implies a red line for foreign interference, especially as global efforts to mediate peace continue.
One Million Casualties, But Putin Says Victory Is Certain
Despite nearly one million Russian soldiers killed or wounded since the 2022 invasion, Putin insisted that Russia has the “strength and resources” to finish what it started.
He framed the war as moving toward a “logical conclusion” that suits Russia’s interests, rejecting any notion of withdrawal.
Civilians Caught in the Crossfire of Relentless Shelling
Hours before Trump’s anticipated call with Putin, a 75-year-old woman was killed in Kherson during Russian shelling.
Three others, including a 76-year-old man and two women in their 50s, were injured as Russia pounded civilian areas in ongoing night attacks.
Trauma and Injuries Mount in Kharkiv Region
In Stary Saltiv, two women, aged 75 and 55, were left in acute psychological shock after their home was hit overnight.
A 55-year-old man was also wounded. Residential buildings and warehouses were struck, underscoring the brutality of Russia’s urban targeting strategy.
Drone Strikes Blanket Ukraine in New Wave of Attacks
Multiple regions were hit by drone strikes, including Sumy, Poltava, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Donetsk, Kirovograd, Cherkasy, Nikolaev, and Dnepropetrovsk.
These widespread assaults suggest a coordinated campaign to spread fear and disrupt daily life far beyond the front lines.
