Putin's Unwavering Demands and Zelenskyy's Surprise Vatican Meeting: Ukraine Conflict Update

Ukraine Conflict: ISW Report Highlights Putin's Uncompromising Stance; Zelenskyy's Vatican Meeting Adds Complexity. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released an assessment stating that Russia's war aims remain Ukraine's complete capitulation. The ISW report emphasizes Putin's refusal to compromise and his threats of escalation, including the potential use of new weapons. Russia's territorial demands are framed as preconditions for a ceasefire, not as negotiable points. This analysis is further complicated by the unexpected meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Vatican during the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV. The high-profile nature of this meeting adds a layer of diplomatic intrigue to the ongoing conflict. A 24 Kanal news report forms the basis of the video.