The extraordinary demands of the Russian leader to weaken Ukraine would make a mockery of any peace deal

Summary

Putin rejected Trump’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, instead demanding a halt to all foreign military aid, a condition Kyiv cannot accept.

Analysts see this as an unrealistic bid to weaken Ukraine. Trump secured only a limited agreement: Russia would stop bombing Ukraine’s energy infrastructure if Kyiv halted attacks on Russian refineries.

Meanwhile, Europe reaffirmed support for Ukraine. Talks will continue, but Russia appears intent on sidelining Ukraine and isolating the U.S. from its allies, raising concerns about its true motives.

  • witty_username@feddit.nlEnglish
    46·
    2 days ago

    Isn’t putin just signalling internally that he’s aiming to end the war? In particular towards the financial institutions in Russia.
    I don’t think Putin truly wants to end the war, he’s just acting towards Russian institutions as if he’s trying to

    • Mog_fanatic@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      If history is any indication, the dude just wants to hit the pause button and make sure things aren’t stacked against him when he comes back for whatever is left of Ukraine.