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flag Putin vows resilience in Ukraine war, blames West for conflict, and hints at diplomacy if U.S. eases hostility.

flag In a major speech, Putin framed Russia’s war in Ukraine as a defense against Western dominance, vowing long-term resilience and warning of escalating retaliation against sanctions and military aid. flag He dismissed Ukrainian advances as futile, using a "crowbar" metaphor to justify forceful responses, while blaming Europe for prolonging the conflict. flag The Valdai Club’s analysis suggests Russia seeks stability in a multipolar world, favoring incremental gains over decisive victory and open to diplomatic compromise—particularly on European security—though U.S. confrontational tactics could disrupt this cautious approach.

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