Putin claims Ukraine will lose western territories to neighboring European nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine will eventually lose its western territories to neighboring European countries, including Poland, Romania, and Hungary. Discussing historical border changes, Putin argued that these areas belonged to surrounding nations prior to World War II. He further suggested that Ukraine should be grateful to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin for annexing these lands into the Soviet Union after the war. The remarks reflect a recurring effort by Moscow to challenge Ukraine's historical legitimacy and territorial integrity by raising past border arrangements.

Sources: Deník N