There is no Ukraine ceasefire. Ever.:
Russian President Vladimir Putin is here for a forever war.
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Putin’s Enduring War Strategy in UkraineRussia expects a prolonged conflict, backed by US officials shifting pressure from Moscow to Kyiv amid stalled peace talks.
- Vladimir Medinsky likens the Ukraine conflict to the 21-year Great Northern War, signaling Russia’s readiness for a protracted struggle.
- Moscow demands Ukraine’s geopolitical neutrality, exclusion from NATO, and recognition of annexed territories as prerequisites.
- US figures like Donald Trump and JD Vance are retreating from peace efforts, framing the war as primarily a European issue.
- Ukraine's leadership would likely reject any peace deal under Putin’s terms, casting doubt on Russia’s sincerity in negotiations.
One has to say that Putin still does not appear to be seriously interested in peace or a ceasefire — at least not under conditions that are acceptable to others.— Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Defense Minister, on Russia's stance regarding peace.
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