Statements of signals from Russian President Vladimir Putin of interest in a ceasefire are more aimed at delaying and preventing further Western military assistance to Ukraine.
Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW)
Details: According to military analysts, Putin has no serious interest in ending the war other than a complete Russian victory.
ISW has observed similar efforts by the Kremlin to mislead Western policymakers and force Ukraine to negotiate with Russia in the winter of 2022-2023.
This was done in order to effectively redirect Western attention to hypothetical negotiations instead of providing Ukraine with sufficient weapons before its spring-summer counteroffensive.
The Kremlin is likely using back channels to achieve this effect amid debate over further military aid to Ukraine.
Background:
- The president of the aggressor country, Vladimir Putin, has been sending signals through intermediaries since at least September about his readiness for a ceasefire in the war of aggression against Ukraine, which would include a freeze in hostilities on the current line of contact.
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2023-12-24 03:29:30
