Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to warnings made by his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, considering these statements to sound like "state terrorism." Putin's response comes as a direct reaction to threats previously expressed by Zelensky.
In his statement, Putin issued a clear warning: Moscow does not negotiate with terrorists. This position remains a red line for the Russian leader, who uses this argument to justify his refusal to engage in any kind of dialogue with the Ukrainian side.
The tension between the two leaders has been escalating, with both sides exchanging mutual accusations. Zelensky, for his part, had issued warnings that, according to Putin, constitute a form of pressure that will not be tolerated by Russia.
The verbally diplomatic conflict continues without signs of truce, with Putin reinforcing his uncompromising position while maintaining his view of Zelensky as an unacceptable interlocutor for any negotiation.
