Putin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Possible, Orders Business Protection

President Putin stated a peace deal with Ukraine is possible and mandated businesses protect facilities from attacks.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Eastern Economic Forum on September 3, 2026, that there is still a chance of reaching a peace deal on Ukraine. ^[1] Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on an interview with the radio station 'Komsomolskaya Pravda' that President Vladimir Putin's address to American actor Steven Seagal at the 2026 VEF was an unexpected gesture. ^[2] Putin confirmed that businesses in Russia are now obliged by his decree to protect their facilities from Ukrainian attacks. ^[3] Putin stated that only Russia and Ukraine can reach a peace agreement, while other countries can only support and assist them. ^[4] Putin stated that Ukrainian forces attempted to strike three Russian oil refineries the night before the forum, and all attacks were repelled. ^[5] Steven Seagal holds the position of special representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Russian-American humanitarian ties and common cultural and historical heritage. ^[6] Zakharova described the address as a gesture that showed the breadth of President Putin's soul and the ability to value a friendly, normal, and adequate approach to relations. ^[7]

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the Eastern Economic Forum on September 3, 2026, that there is still a chance of reaching a peace deal on Ukraine. · TASS

Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on an interview with the radio station 'Komsomolskaya Pravda' that President Vladimir Putin's address to American actor Steven Seagal at the 2026 VEF was an unexpected gesture. ·

Lenta.ruRussia

Putin confirmed that businesses in Russia are now obliged by his decree to protect their facilities from Ukrainian attacks. · TASS

Putin stated that only Russia and Ukraine can reach a peace agreement, while other countries can only support and assist them. · TASS

Putin stated that Ukrainian forces attempted to strike three Russian oil refineries the night before the forum, and all attacks were repelled. · TASS

Steven Seagal holds the position of special representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Russian-American humanitarian ties and common cultural and historical heritage. ·

Lenta.ruRussia

Zakharova described the address as a gesture that showed the breadth of President Putin's soul and the ability to value a friendly, normal, and adequate approach to relations. ·

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