Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on March 27, 2025, that his forces are on the cusp of crushing Ukraine’s military, potentially marking a decisive shift in the ongoing war. Speaking from the nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk in Murmansk, Putin accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of derailing 2022 peace talks, alleging he pushed Ukraine to fight “to the last Ukrainian.” As tensions soar, Russia has threatened a “bloodbath” over proposed NATO deployments, while a controversial U.S. minerals deal adds fuel to the diplomatic fire.
Putin’s Bold Victory Claim
Flanked by sailors aboard a vessel armed with hypersonic Zircon missiles, Putin boasted that Russia now holds the “strategic initiative” across the front line. “Not long ago I said, ‘We’ll squeeze them.’ Now there’s reason to believe we’ll finish them off,” he asserted, hinting at Ukraine’s impending collapse. Despite this, he claimed openness to talks—provided Ukraine accepts neutrality, demilitarization, and Moscow’s territorial gains, conditions Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.
Putin pointed the finger at Johnson, alleging his intervention during the 2022 Istanbul peace talks scuttled a potential ceasefire. “Their European handlers convinced the Ukrainian leadership to continue armed resistance… with the goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia,” he said, mocking Britain’s “ninth or tenth place” economy.
NATO’s “Reassurance Force” Ignites Kremlin Fury
As Putin spoke, Western leaders unveiled plans for a “reassurance force” in Ukraine. British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron proposed deploying troops to “strategic areas” to deter Russia, a move Moscow slammed as provocative. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned of a “bloodbath,” accusing London of dragging Europe into war. “They need to provoke Europe into a bloodbath with Russia,” she said, per Natural News.
U.S. Minerals Deal Stirs Controversy
Adding to the complexity, a U.S.-proposed minerals deal has sparked outrage. The agreement grants Washington control over Ukraine’s vast resources—including veto power over sales to China—without offering security guarantees. Atlantic Council expert Alan Riley called it “an expropriation document,” unprecedented in its scope. Coupled with President Trump’s push to restore Russian gas flows to Europe, the deal leaves Ukraine vulnerable as Putin demands Zelensky’s removal and UN-supervised elections.
“A moment of realization must come to the Ukrainian people themselves.”
A Critical Juncture
With Putin claiming battlefield momentum and the West racing to bolster Ukraine, the conflict teeters on a knife’s edge. Moscow’s peace terms—territorial concessions and regime change—remain unacceptable to Kyiv, while NATO’s plans risk further escalation. As diplomatic efforts falter, the war’s next chapter could hinge on whether Ukraine bends to Russia’s demands or the West doubles down on defiance.
Author: Planet Today via Natural News