Live Feeds
● LIVE Updated 1d ago · 20 sources tracked

Ukraine war live: Kremlin ‘won’t accept ultimatum’ from Europe

President Putin claims Moscow is prepared to end the war based on terms previously agreed upon in Istanbul. This follows earlier statements that Russia remains open to dialogue with Europe but rejects ultimatums. President Zelenskyy has also indicated a readiness to return to negotiations.

RSS Source map (13)

What changed

Vladimir Putin has specifically cited the Istanbul terms as the basis for ending the conflict.

Live updates

  1. Putin says Russia ready for peace talks on Istanbul terms

    President Putin claims Moscow is prepared to end the war based on terms previously agreed upon in Istanbul. This follows earlier statements that Russia remains open to dialogue with Europe but rejects ultimatums. President Zelenskyy has also indicated a readiness to return to negotiations.

    What's confirmed:

    • President Putin says Moscow is ready to end the war on terms agreed in Istanbul.
    • President Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to resume negotiations with Russia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Russia will not accept ultimatums from Europe.
    confidence 100%

  2. Kremlin Rejects European Ultimatums Amid Retaliation Threats

    Russia states it is open to dialogue with Europe but will not accept ultimatums. This follows threats of regular coordinated strikes after a major Ukrainian assault on Moscow. President Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to resume negotiations with Russia.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Kremlin stated on Friday that Russia is open to dialogue with Europe but "won't accept ultimatums".
    • President Zelenskyy said June 19 that Kyiv is ready to resume negotiations with Russia.
    • Russia has threatened "coordinated strikes on a regular basis" following Ukraine's largest assault on Moscow.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Russian strikes killed at least two people and wounded two others.
    confidence 100%

  3. Russia Vows Massive Retaliation After Largest Drone Attack on Moscow

    Russia has threatened massive retaliation and coordinated strikes following the largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began. Vladimir Putin and Kremlin officials warned of escalation after a refinery attack. Despite these threats, Russia stated that diplomacy remains the preferred path.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ukraine carried out its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war.
    • Vladimir Putin warned of "massive" retaliation for the refinery attack.
    • Three people died in Russian strikes.
    • Russia has vowed more massive strikes on Ukraine.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Russia will not accept ultimatums from Europe.
    • Russia threatens coordinated strikes on a regular basis.
    confidence 90%