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The defense minister articulated a stark view of Vladimir Putin's ambitions. He maintained that it is unequivocal that Russia aims to undermine the very existence of Ukraine as an independent state. Instead, Putin seeks to fundamentally reshape the European security landscape to serve his interests. The idea that Russia will engage in meaningful negotiations or uphold peace agreements is met with distrust, particularly since past agreements have merely been exploited for temporary gains rather than adhered to.