Putin rejects Zelenskyy peace talks, dismisses age remark (politico.eu)

• Putin rejects peace talks, references Alaska deal with Trump for Ukraine to cede Donbas.
• Putin dismisses Zelenskyy's age remark, demands withdrawal from four regions.
• Zelenskyy: Russia chooses war; Ukraine calls for increased sanctions and pressure.

"Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a meeting to end the war, dismissing a remark about his age. Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from four regions Russia claims, citing a prior agreement with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Zelenskyy responded that Russia chooses war and needs more pressure."