Putin says Russia is winning on battlefield, will not negotiate with 'terrorists'

Putin says Russia is winning, claiming accelerating advances and territorial gains in Donetsk and predicting the enemy will "crumble."
He called Ukraine's leadership "terrorists" and said direct talks are impossible, but said he’s open to meaningful peace negotiations (including via U.S. envoys).
Putin acknowledged Ukrainian drone strikes have damaged Russian oil refineries and airspace, denied rumours of a new mobilisation, and accused Germany of framing Russia over a recent airport drone incident.