Putin says eastern Ukraine's land is historically Russian
Raising the stakes for any future peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin dug in on his territorial demands Thursday, declaring that the eastern Ukrainian lands claimed by Moscow are "historically Russian" and non-negotiable.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 10:50 PM 22 October 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the territories in eastern Ukraine claimed by Moscow were "historically Russian land," raising stakes in talks to settle the conflict.
He also said any future trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine should focus on security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine, adding broader European security issues should also be discussed.
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