Overview
- President Vladimir Putin asserted that Ukraine's leadership is not hurrying to resolve the conflict by peaceful means.
- He made the remark during a visit to one of the command posts of the Joint Grouping of Forces.
- Putin referred to Ukraine’s authorities using the derogatory phrase “leaders of the Kyiv regime,” underscoring adversarial framing.
- RIA Novosti published the quotation on December 27, 2025 as a brief wire item.
- The report offered no independent evidence or new policy details, reflecting a continuation of official Russian messaging.