Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to discuss territorial concessions. He said this at an annual question-and-answer session in Moscow. On Friday (Dec 19), &nbsp;the “Results of the Year” event, where Putin fielded questions from millions of Russians on topics ranging from domestic policy to the war.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brian-walshe-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-his-wife-all-about-the-incomprehensible-murder-that-shook-america-in-2023-1766079909815">Brian Walshe gets life in prison for killing his wife. All about the ‘incomprehensible’ murder that shook America in 2023</a>&nbsp;“We know from statements from Zelenskyy that he’s not prepared to discuss territory issues,” Putin told attendees. The Russian president also hailed the progress of Russian troops in Ukraine and said that the troops are advancing as the “enemy” is “retreating in all directions”.&nbsp;“Our troops are advancing all across the line of contact, faster in some areas or slower in some others, but the enemy is retreating in all sectors," Putin said. "I'm sure that before the end of this year we will still witness new successes," he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-has-an-alcoholic-s-personality-us-president-s-chief-of-staff-susie-wiles-makes-big-claims-in-disingenuously-framed-interview-1765912672199">‘Trump has an alcoholic's personality’: US president’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, makes big claims in ‘disingenuously framed’ interview</a>&nbsp;"The only thing I want to say is that we have always said this: we are ready and willing to end this conflict peacefully, based on the principles I outlined last June at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and by addressing the root causes that led to this crisis," he also said.&nbsp;Moreover, the Russian president hit back at claims that Russia was prevaricating during US-mediated peace talks to buy itself time to grind down Ukraine. He said that he agreed to certain compromises during his summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska in August, and so “the ball is entirely in the court of our Western opponents.”&nbsp;

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to discuss territorial concessions. He said this at an annual question-and-answer session in Moscow. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to discuss territorial concessions. He said this at an annual question-and-answer session in Moscow. On Friday (Dec 19), the “Results of the Year” event, where Putin fielded questions from millions of Russians on topics ranging from domestic policy to the war. Also read: Brian Walshe gets life in prison for killing his wife. All about the ‘incomprehensible’ murder that shook America in 2023 “We know from statements from Zelenskyy that he’s not prepared to discuss territory issues,” Putin told attendees. The Russian president also hailed the progress of Russian troops in Ukraine and said that the troops are advancing as the “enemy” is “retreating in all directions”. “Our troops are advancing all across the line of contact, faster in some areas or slower in some others, but the enemy is retreating in all sectors," Putin said. "I'm sure that before the end of this year we will still witness new successes," he added. Also read: ‘Trump has an alcoholic's personality’: US president’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, makes big claims in ‘disingenuously framed’ interview "The only thing I want to say is that we have always said this: we are ready and willing to end this conflict peacefully, based on the principles I outlined last June at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and by addressing the root causes that led to this crisis," he also said. Moreover, the Russian president hit back at claims that Russia was prevaricating during US-mediated peace talks to buy itself time to grind down Ukraine. He said that he agreed to certain compromises during his summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska in August, and so “the ball is entirely in the court of our Western opponents.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuses to discuss territorial concessions. He said this at an annual question-and-answer session in Moscow.&nbsp;

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