"The Kremlin appears determined to squeeze as many benefits as possible from Mr. Trump's desire for a Ukraine peace deal, even as it slow-walks the negotiations."
"Mr. Putin continues to seek a far-reaching victory in Ukraine but is humoring Mr. Trump's cease-fire push to seize the benefits of a thaw with Washington."
President Trump is eager to halt the violence in Ukraine, but President Putin's approach to cease-fire talks is strategical, seeking extensive concessions before committing. Recent meetings in Saudi Arabia focused on a partial cease-fire, particularly regarding energy facilities and Black Sea shipping. Ukraine expresses a readiness for a full truce, while the Kremlin's tactics appear designed to leverage Trumpâs desire for peace negotiations for broader geopolitical gains, ultimately aiming for a separate agenda that may benefit Russia in international relations despite ongoing military actions.
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