Ukraine will retaliate if Russia resumes full-scale attacks, while preparing a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange. Putin believes the war is nearing an end and will only meet with Zelenskyy after a peace treaty is reached, contingent on Ukraine accepting Russian conditions.
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Ukraine refrained from carrying out long-range retaliatory strikes for two days due to the absence of massive Russian attacks. However, if Russia returns to full-scale warfare, Ukraine will respond in kind.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he would only agree to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "if a final agreement on a peace treaty is reached." He emphasized that negotiations for a peaceful resolution would not progress unless Ukraine accepts the conditions demanded by Russia.