Putin floats 'chance' at peace, NATO chief warns of 'reckless' Russia
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Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated there is a "chance" for peace with Ukraine but condemned Kyiv's warnings to airlines to avoid Russian airspace as "state terrorism."
- Putin emphasized that the conflict must be resolved by Russia and Ukraine themselves, despite stalled negotiations and ongoing disputes over territory and security.
- NATO officials, including Secretary General Mark Rutte, warned of increasing Russian military recklessness and hybrid attacks near the alliance's eastern borders, reaffirming support for Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace due to escalating drone strikes, which Putin said would lead to intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine.
- Both sides continue to escalate military actions, with Kyiv using drones to target Russian infrastructure and Russia increasing missile strikes on Ukrainian cities amid air defense shortages.
