Putin wants to end the war by the end of 2026.
Фото: Reuters
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin aims to end the war against Ukraine by the end of 2026, but only on terms the Kremlin deems victorious for Russia.
Bloomberg reports this, citing sources.
According to the agency’s sources, one of Putin’s key conditions is establishing full control over Ukraine’s Donbas. The Kremlin is also seeking a broader security agreement with Europe that would effectively recognize Russia’s territorial gains.
At the same time, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied reports that Putin had set a specific deadline for ending the war.
As Bloomberg notes, nervousness is growing among the Russian political elite over the protracted war. Some Kremlin officials believe the fighting has reached a stalemate, with no clear strategy for ending it.
Earlier , Pryamyi reported that US Special Representative Steve Witkoff stated that new progress could be made in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the near future. According to him, the negotiation process is ongoing.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also emphasized that Ukraine will not agree to a peace agreement with Russia if it includes additional territorial concessions.
According to him, the Russian side’s demands for the complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the territory of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions are unacceptable.
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