1. Russian President Vladimir Putin demands that Ukrainian troops withdraw from territories they occupy for the fighting in Ukraine to stop, and has threatened military force if they do not comply.
2. Putin expressed agreement with a recent peace plan discussed by US and Ukrainian officials, but criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for losing his legitimate status due to delaying a scheduled presidential election last year.
3. Putin indicated that he sees some progress in Washington taking Moscow's position into account in certain areas but remains skeptical about signing any documents with the current Ukrainian leadership.