Putin Rejects Peace Talks with Ukraine, Signals Possible Escalation in Coming Months

According to sources close to the Kremlin on July 9, Russian President Putin rejected calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine and indicated a willingness to escalate the conflict, now in its fifth year. The sources cited Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and ports as reinforcing Putin's determination to continue fighting, with one insider stating the likelihood of escalation "very high" in the coming months. The statement comes as U.S. President Trump said Monday that Putin wants to end the war, claiming a resolution is closer than people realize. Trump recently held calls with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, and met Zelensky at a NATO summit where they discussed ideas to bring peace closer.
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