Putin Says West Offered Kyiv ‘Decent’ Peace Terms, Alleges Kyiv Won’t Accept

Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks on Dec. 27 during a meeting at a command post of the United Grouping of Forces.
• He said unspecified Western figures have urged Kyiv to accept settlement terms.
• He described the purported terms as providing long-term security for Ukraine.
• He said the offers included restoring relations with Russia and reviving Ukraine’s economy.
• He accused Ukraine’s leadership of refusing to pursue a peaceful resolution, and the report named no Western sources or confirmation from Kyiv.