Putin is not ready for peace negotiations until at least 2027 – FT
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According to the Financial Times, the Russian dictator does not plan to engage in real negotiations to end the war until 2027. The Kremlin expects the US to push Kyiv into concessions without any compromises from Russia.
Dictator of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin is currently not ready to engage in real peace negotiations to end the war against Ukraine, and the Kremlin expects the United States to push Kyiv into significant concessions. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources close to the Kremlin and Ukrainian officials, as reported by UNN.
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According to the publication's sources, the Russian leadership shows no willingness to abandon its maximalist demands. Moscow expects Washington to take on the main pressure on Ukraine, while Russia itself does not plan to offer any compromises.
For now, Russians mostly believe that the Americans will "give" Ukraine to us... They are not hinting at any concessions. They constantly repeat the same goals... Their basis for negotiations essentially means there is no basis for negotiations at all
The negotiation process remains blocked
Ukrainian high-ranking officials who participated in peace negotiations told the Financial Times that the trilateral negotiation process mediated by the United States is unlikely to resume before the end of summer. According to the publication's sources, Moscow shows no intention of changing its negotiating position.
As the Financial Times notes, given the current mood in the Kremlin, a breakthrough in negotiations is not expected in the near future. According to the publication's sources, the Russian side is not inclined toward serious dialogue at least until February 2027, expecting that external pressure will force Ukraine to agree to terms favorable to Moscow.