Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Putin Warns of Military Action if Peace Talks Fail
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, said that if Ukraine and its Western allies do not agree to Russia's demands in peace talks, Russia will take the territories it wants by force.
He made this statement in Moscow on December 17.
Putin also said that Russia's military is strong and ready for any action.
Ukraine and its allies see Russia's actions as an attack on their sovereignty.
Both sides have different ideas about what should happen with the territories and Ukraine's possible membership in NATO.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to attack Ukraine with missiles and drones, causing injuries and damage.
Vladimir Putin warned that Russia will take claimed lands by military means if peace talks fail.
Putin accused the West of calling for war preparation, calling it 'hysteria' and 'a lie'.
Russia plans to expand its military gains in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Ukraine and its Western allies regard Russia's actions as a violation of sovereignty.
Russia continues to attack Ukraine with missiles and drones, causing injuries and damage.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Russian President
- What
- Warning of military action if peace talks fail and territorial demands
- When
- December 17
- Where
- Moscow
- Why
- To outline Russia's stance on peace talks and military preparedness
Russia
Ukraine and Western Allies
Territorial Demands
Russia
Russia demands recognition of annexed territories and a buffer security zone.
Ukraine and Western Allies
Ukraine rejects territorial concessions and seeks NATO membership for security.
NATO Membership
Russia
Russia opposes Ukraine's NATO membership and deployment of NATO troops.
Ukraine and Western Allies
Ukraine prefers NATO membership but is open to security guarantees.
- Person
- Vladimir Putin, Russian President
- Date
- December 17
- Location
- Moscow
- Accusation
- Western calls for war preparation
- Response
- Hysteria and a lie
- Condition
- If Ukraine and West abandon peace talks
- Consequence
- Russia will take claimed lands by military means
- Military Advances
- Russia plans to expand gains in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions
- Casualties
- 26 injured in Zaporizhzhia, 2 injured in Krasnodar
- Drones
- 69 long-range drones launched by Russia, 94 Ukrainian drones downed
Sources
Putin says Western calls for preparation for war with Russia ‘a lie’
Putin warns Russia will seize claimed Ukraine lands by force if peace talks fail
Putin Warns Russia May Push Further in Ukraine if Peace Talks Collapse
‘Lie, pure nonsense’: Putin slams NATO chief’s ‘prepare for a war’ remark, says Russia is not threat for Europe
Russia will ‘achieve liberation’ by military means if Ukraine peace talks fail, says Putin
Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves
Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’, vows to achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or military action
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