No negotiations from the Kremlin with Western countries regarding the end of the war in Ukraine on the terms of Russian dictator Putin can guarantee a lasting peace.
Such a conclusion was expressed by analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). The report notes that the Kremlin confirmed its willingness to negotiate over Ukraine with newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump without any "preconditions," but emphasized that its negotiating position remains unchanged.
"No negotiations will lead to a comprehensive and sustainable peace as long as Putin continues to support these demands, despite the Kremlin's 'willingness' to engage with Western leaders," ISW stated.
Negotiations with Putin
Yesterday, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced the preparation for negotiations with Putin. In response, the dictator's spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin is open to contacts. Peskov reiterated that the Kremlin maintains its position on Ukraine, which Putin clearly defined in June 2024.
Recall that at that time, the dictator stated that he wanted a change of power from President Volodymyr Zelensky under the guise of "denazification," the demilitarization of Ukraine, and the transfer of occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia, as well as parts of those it has not occupied.