Putin says he won’t deal with Ukrainian ‘terrorists’ but praises U.S. mediators — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-he-won-t-deal-with-ukrainian-terrorists-but-praises-u-s-mediatorsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Putin Rejects Ukrainian Negotiators While Praising U.S. Mediatorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-he-won-t-deal-with-ukrainian-terrorists-but-praises-u-s-mediatorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-says-he-won-t-deal-with-ukrainian-terrorists-but-praises-u-s-mediators#u55901Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:16:53 +0000Vladimir Putin stated he will not negotiate with Ukrainian "terrorists" but expressed approval for U.S. mediators. While claiming Russia seeks a lasting peace for Europe, he admitted a 40-day Ukrainian strike campaign cost Russia 1% of its GDP. On the battlefield, Putin reported Russian advances in the Donetsk region and claimed forces have surrounded some Ukrainian troops. He also updated the distance of Russian forces from Sumy to 12 km, a change from his previous estimate of 10.5 km.Why it mattersThese statements occur as Russia balances military offensives with a stated desire fo