Putin floats 'chance' at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming 'increasingly reckless'

Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.

Putin floats 'chance' at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming 'increasingly reckless'

TL;DR

  • Putin believes there is a "chance" for peace with Ukraine.
  • He described Ukraine's warnings to airlines to avoid Russian airspace as "state terrorism."
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Russia is becoming "increasingly reckless."
  • Rutte cited missiles and drones crossing Europe's eastern flank and an alleged Russian hybrid attack in Germany.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace due to increased drone operations.
  • Kyiv is using domestically produced drones to strike targets within Russia.
  • Russian forces have increased missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.