FULL: 'No Plans to Make This a Subject…' Putin Refuses to Give Up Ukraine Buffer Zone | NDTV World

Putin just sat down with his top generals and made one thing clear: Russia's border "security zone" is not up for negotiation. Here's what the Kremlin claims is happening on the front, and what's coming this winter. Peace talks line: At a Joint Grouping of Forces command post, Vladimir Putin said Russia does not plan to make its buffer zone along the Ukrainian border a subject of peace talks with Kyiv Winter energy campaign: Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russia has begun massive strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities, and that the target list has been set. Donbas claims: Russia claims it captured Dobropillia and reached the outskirts of Kramatorsk, and says street fighting is under way in Druzhkivka. Moscow claims only about 10% of Donetsk remains under Ukrainian control. Zaporizhzhia: Russian commanders claim forward units are about 5 km from the southern edge of Zaporizhzhia city. Kharkiv encirclement: The Kremlin claims "Operation Bear's Corner" encircled and destroyed roughly 2,000 Ukrainian troops in north-east Kharkiv region. Drone war: Russia says it downed 15,000+ air targets in September alone, including 1,398 drones in a single day around the Duma elections. Strikes on industry: Russia claims hits on Flamingo cruise missile production sites and Ukrainian steel plants. Verification: These are Russian Defence Ministry claims and have not been independently verified. Ukraine has previously disputed Russian claims around Dobropillia. Is Russia gaining momentum before winter, or is this Kremlin messaging aimed at the negotiating table? Tell us in the comments. #putin, #ukrainewar, #russia, #zaporizhzhia, #kramatorsk, #peacetalks, #geopolitics putin command post,putin gerasimov meeting,putin war council,russia ukraine war,ukraine war news,dobropillia,kramatorsk,zaporizhzhia,putin buffer zone,ukraine peace talks,russia energy strikes ukraine,operation bears corner,what did putin say today,is russia winning the war in ukraine,will russia attack zaporizhzhia city,why wont putin negotiate buffer zone,russia winter energy strikes,gerasimov report,donbas offensive,putin latest news,ukraine blackout winter,sumy offensive,kremlin video About NDTV World: NDTV World provides comprehensive analysis of global affairs, international diplomacy, military strategy, and major breaking geopolitical developments. Follow NDTV World: • Web: ndtv.com/world • X (Twitter): https://x.com/NDTVWORLD • Instagram:   / ndtvworld   • LinkedIn:   / ndtvworld   #WorldNews #Geopolitics