Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov expressed cautious optimism about the prospect of peace in Ukraine after President Trump’s envoy met with Russian President Putin in Moscow. Putin accepted a ceasefire proposed by the United States and Ukraine, but only on terms that would secure a victory over Ukraine. Despite Trump calling Putin’s remarks promising, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized them as manipulative. Some observers believe Putin is balancing the need for a favorable outcome with the desire to settle with the White House while Trump is in power.
Putin’s evasive response may be an attempt to maintain good relations with the U.S. while securing his own interests in Ukraine. Kyiv officials hope to show their American counterparts that Putin is not genuinely interested in ending the war. While Putin may consider a ceasefire on favorable terms, he will not accept an independent Ukrainian state on Russia’s border. Thus, freezing the conflict along the current front lines will not be enough to end the war. Putin’s dilemma lies in trying to grab a deal with the U.S. without making too many concessions on Ukraine, and ultimately returning to the global stage without further isolating himself.
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