British News Agency

Putin said he was interested in ending the conflict but added that this would require “eliminating the fundamental causes” and that “the situation in Ukraine” was related to “fundamental threats to Russia’s security.”

Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, in a post on X on Saturday morning local time, accused Putin of “more pressure and veiled threats,” referring to the Russian leader’s warning to Ukraine and Europe not to “sabotage” the progress made at the summit.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky also stated that he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts but doubted Putin’s interest in reaching an agreement.