Putin remains inflexible with demands for an end to the war

Russian President Vladimir Putin remained firm on his maximalist demands to end the war in Ukraine during a meeting with US emissaries. The discussions focused on European security, with Moscow opposing the involvement of European representatives in negotiations. Putin reiterated Russia's territorial claims and rejected any foreign troop mobilization in Ukraine. Meanwhile, US representatives called for a multilateral approach to negotiations. Despite ongoing discussions, Russia continued its military offensive in Ukraine, resulting in casualties. The conflict has become the bloodiest in Europe since World War II.