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Kremlin Clarifies Putin's Remarks on Ukraine Conflict's 'New Dimension' and Potential Resolution

The Kremlin explained that President Vladimir Putin referred to the Ukrainian conflict acquiring a new dimension due to 'gravest crimes against children' by the Kiev leadership. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that the conflict could be resolved by the end of the day if President Zelensky ordered Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Russian regions.

According to Tass, Putin stated that the Kiev leadership had 'opened a new page in their crimes, giving the Ukrainian conflict a new dimension' due to 'gravest crimes against children.' The report cited by Tass was published on June 2, 2026. Separately, Tass also reported that Peskov claimed the conflict could be resolved by the end of the day if Zelensky ordered Ukrainian troops to withdraw from Russian regions. No other sources were cited in the original articles.

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StateTASSJun 2, 02:55 PM
Kremlin explains Putin’s words on Ukraine conflict acquiring new dimension

The Russian leader earlier stated that with their gravest crimes against children, "the Kiev leadership has opened a new page in their crimes, giving the Ukrainian conflict a new dimension"

StateTASSJun 2, 02:49 PM
Putin’s remarks on new nature of conflict, Russian strikes: new briefing from Kremlin

Dmitry Peskov noted that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved by the end of the day if Vladimir Zelensky ordered his troops to withdraw from Russian regions