The End of 'Peaceful' Rhetoric: What Putin's New Ultimatum Means for Ukraine and the World.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the economic forum in St. Petersburg with territorial claims on Ukraine, expressing the opinion that 'all of Ukraine is ours.' Such statements are the most aggressive in recent months and indicate a refusal to engage in any dialogue.

When asked about the ultimate goals of the war against Ukraine, Putin replied that he considers the Russian and Ukrainian peoples as one nation and that 'all of Ukraine is ours.'

During his speech, Putin also called for the seizure of Ukrainian territories, stating that 'wherever a Russian soldier goes, it is ours.' These statements contradict previous attempts at peaceful agreements by Russia.

Threat of Nuclear Strike

Putin also addressed the nuclear threat in response to a hypothetical question regarding a 'dirty bomb' that Ukraine could use. He threatened 'catastrophic' consequences, calling it a possible 'colossal mistake' for the Ukrainian side.

This sharp change in rhetoric indicates that Russia may not be interested in a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and Putin shows confidence in benefiting from further escalation, ignoring possible reactions from other countries.

At the forum in St. Petersburg, Russian leader Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine must be under Russia's control, even using the nuclear threat. His aggressive rhetoric and clear refusal to negotiate indicate rising tensions in relations between the two countries, which could have serious consequences for the region and international security.