Why Putin Is Stalling Trump on Ukraine
- Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts for a ceasefire present the best chance to end the war in Ukraine, as reported by Bloomberg.
- The Kremlin is prepared to continue the war if the negotiations led by Trump do not succeed, according to sources.
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that everyone would prefer not to fight, but to talk, and not only to talk but to be heard, reflecting Russia's desire for a settlement.
- Tatiana Kastouva-Jean from the Russia-Eurasia Center noted that the overall situation is currently disappointing, with no real progress toward peace regarding the ongoing negotiation efforts.
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