Putin Sees Peace Chance in 4-Year War as NATO Warns Russia Is Increasingly Reckless
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Updated · CNBC · Sep 3
Putin Sees Peace Chance in 4-Year War as NATO Warns Russia Is Increasingly Reckless
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Sep 3
Summary
Putin said there is a chance for peace with Ukraine, but paired that opening with a charge that Kyiv's warning for airlines to avoid Russian airspace amounted to "state terrorism."
Zelenskyy issued the airspace warning as Ukraine expands long-range drone strikes inside Russia, and Putin said Moscow would intensify attacks in response.
Mark Rutte warned Russia is becoming "increasingly reckless," citing missiles and drones crossing NATO's eastern flank and an alleged hybrid attack at Germany's Leipzig airport last month.
Diplomatic activity has picked up despite stalled talks: Ukraine's foreign minister said a new phase of engagement is emerging, after CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow and India and China both pressed for negotiations.