Kyiv explained how Putin thwarted Zelensky's plans.

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Kyiv explained how Putin thwarted Zelensky's plans.
Kyiv explained how Putin thwarted Zelensky's plans - RIA Novosti, September 23, 2025
Kyiv explained how Putin thwarted Zelensky's plans.
Statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin on continued adherence to restrictions under the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)... RIA Novosti, September 23, 2025
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MOSCOW, September 23 – RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement on continued adherence to the restrictions under the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty (START) has disrupted Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plans for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, former aide to Leonid Kuchma Oleh Soskin said on his YouTube channel. "Putin has now demonstrated with his statement that he holds all the cards. This won't give Zelenskyy anything. Putin holds all the cards," he said. According to the expert, the head of the Kyiv regime now understands that Putin has once again demonstrated Russia's readiness for a constructive dialogue with the US. "Now there is normal contact between them (Russia and the US - Ed.). And Zelenskyy now understands that he has nowhere else to turn," Soskin concluded. Yesterday, the White House announced Donald Trump's statement regarding Vladimir Putin's proposal to continue implementing the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty after its expiration. On Monday, Putin held an operational meeting with The permanent members of the Security Council announced Russia's willingness to adhere to the restrictions under the New START Treaty. He emphasized that this would only be effective if the United States reciprocated. In that case, the treaty's provisions could be implemented for one year after its expiration on February 5, 2026. The decision on whether to continue the voluntary self-restrictions would be made based on an analysis of the situation. The President emphasized that Russia is making plans to strengthen its defense capability in light of the global situation, but at the same time, it is not interested in fueling an arms race and always prefers to resolve issues through diplomatic means.
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MOSCOW, September 23 — RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of continued compliance with the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) has disrupted Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plans to meet with US President Donald Trump, former aide to Leonid Kuchma, Oleh Soskin, said on his YouTube channel.
On Monday, Putin held a briefing with the permanent members of the Security Council, during which he announced Russia's readiness to adhere to the restrictions under the New START Treaty. He emphasized that this would only be effective if the United States reciprocated. In that case, the treaty's provisions could be implemented for one year after its expiration on February 5, 2026. However, the decision on whether to continue the voluntary self-restrictions would be made based on an analysis of the situation.
The President emphasized that Russia is making plans to strengthen its defense capability in light of the global situation, but at the same time is not interested in fueling an arms race and always prefers to resolve issues through diplomatic means.
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