President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia seeks to reach an agreement with Ukraine, though he acknowledged that the legal recognition of Crimea and Donbas as part of Russia remains an insurmountable challenge. The remarks were made amid ongoing discussions between Moscow and Kyiv, which have been complicated by the lack of mutual recognition of territorial claims.
Putin’s comments reflect the broader geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, where international law and the principle of territorial integrity are central to the dispute. Despite Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and its support for separatist movements in Donbas, these actions have not been widely accepted by the international community, leading to ongoing sanctions and diplomatic isolation.