NATO realizes Russia can't be defeated through Ukraine, Putin says

Author: Wale OdunsiPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Russia

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NATO realizes Russia can't be defeated through Ukraine, Putin says

President Putin taunted NATO, stating the alliance has failed to defeat Russia through Ukraine. Speaking at the Kremlin on Russia Day, he claimed NATO started the war and underlined that Moscow had sought a peaceful settlement for eight years. He warned against fighting Russia and expressed openness to genuine negotiations, not ultimatums.

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