"Putin Asserts Russia's Unyielding Stance in Ukraine Conflict"

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia would not be forced to give up its gains in Ukraine, warning that Ukraine's statehood could suffer an "irreparable blow" if the war pattern continued. He dismissed peace formulas and prohibitive demands, emphasizing that Russia controls 17.5% of Ukrainian territory and any negotiation must consider the "new realities" created by its forces on the ground. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sought support for his peace plan at a global summit, but Russia was not invited, leading to differences in opinions and no increase in support for the proposals at the Davos meeting.