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Putin Labels Zelenskyy's Threats Against Russian Civilian Aviation as 'State Terrorism'

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's threats against Russian civilian aviation as 'state terrorism' during the Valdai Forum. Putin claimed the threats complicate peace talks. Multiple outlets reported the exchange, with some noting discussions about Turkey's role in negotiations.

On September 1, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's threats against Russian civilian aviation, calling them 'a bid for state terrorism.' The remarks were made during the plenary session of the Valdai Forum. Putin stated that Zelenskyy's actions complicate the prospects for bilateral peace talks. The statement was reported by multiple outlets, including RT, Sputnik, Ukrainska Pravda, and Anadolu. Anadolu also noted that Russian officials discussed Turkey's role in peace talks with Ukraine, though the exact nature of these discussions was not detailed in the excerpts.

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IndependentRBC RussiaSep 3, 12:08 PM
Putin Assessing the Impact of Ukraine's Threats on Peace Talks

Threats from Ukraine against civilian aviation complicate the prospects for bilateral peace talks, stated Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the Valdai Forum.

WireSputnikSep 2, 08:48 AM
No Negotiations With Terrorists

No Negotiations With Terrorists

WireSputnikSep 2, 08:44 AM
No Negotiations With Terrorists

President Vladimir Putin condemned Zelensky's threats against Russian civilian aviation as 'a bid for state terrorism.'

StateAnadolu AgencySep 2, 01:43 AM
Rus yetkililer, Erdoğan-Putin görüşmesini değerlendirdi

Rus yetkililer, Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ile Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin'in Kırgızistan'daki görüşmesinde Karadeniz'deki durum ile Ukrayna konusunda Türkiye'de müzakere yapılması imkanının ele alındığını bildirdi.

StateAnadolu AgencySep 2, 01:43 AM
Putin'den Zelenskiy'nin Rus sivil havacılığına yönelik uyarısına "Teröristlerle müzakere yapılmaz" tepkisi

Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin, Ukrayna Devlet Başkanı Volodimir Zelenskiy'nin Rus sivil havacılığına yönelik uyarısının "devlet terörüne yönelik girişim" anlamına geleceğini belirterek "Teröristlerle müzakere yapılmaz." dedi.

IndependentUkrainska PravdaSep 2, 12:34 AM
Putin calls Zelenskyy's threats regarding danger in Russian airspace 'a declaration of state terrorism'

Head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin on September 1 responded to the threat by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make the airspace in Russia dangerous.