Putin Congratulates Russian Troops After Four Years of War

Posted on 02/25/2026
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“Russia is fighting for its future." President Vladimir Putin honored military officers as "true patriots of Russia" on Monday ahead of the four-year mark in its war with Ukraine (translation via AP).

Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-24/four-years-into-putin-s-war-the-ukraine-peace-push-is-stalling

President Donald Trump’s efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are stalling with peace talks deadlocked and the fighting largely at a stalemate after four years of war.

Allies say the US is pushing for a deal before Trump hosts the 250th anniversary celebrations of American independence on July 4, but there’s no indication that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to reach an agreement that doesn’t grant his central demands.

Ukraine rejects Russian demands to withdraw from its fortified areas of eastern Donetsk and has suggested a ceasefire along existing frontlines, while the US is proposing to establish a free economic zone in the area along with security guarantees for Ukraine against any future Russian attack.

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