“The Kremlin is again trying to influence the West to convince Ukraine to make concessions and start negotiations on terms favorable to Russia, the American Institute for War Studies (ISW) writes in its latest analysis.
Moscow’s diplomatic efforts before the Ukrainian counter-offensive
It is possible that the Kremlin is amplifying the narrative of its alleged interest in negotiations leading up to the planned Ukrainian counter-offensive to discourage the West from continuing its support for Ukraine.
– evaluates the ISW.
Analysts note that, according to the Kremlin, on Friday in a conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vladimir Putin expressed “the opening of the Russian side to dialogue on a political and diplomatic path,” which, he said, ” is blocked by Kiev and Western sponsors.”
“The Kremlin has not created a serious basis for negotiations, nor has it abandoned its purpose.”
Putin’s words do not indicate that Russia is interested in negotiating with Ukraine.
The Kremlin has not created a serious negotiating base, nor has it abandoned its goal of capitulating the Ukrainian government
experts emphasize.
The think tank notes that China’s envoy to Ukraine, Li Hui, arrived in Moscow on Friday. According to analysts, China may be trying to get the West to influence Ukraine to accept a ceasefire.
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On Friday, the US Wall Street Journal reported that at recent meetings Li Hui had urged European diplomats to agree to a ceasefire that would bring the occupied territory of Ukraine under Russian control. According to the newspaper, Li received a cool reception and coordinated response from Europeans.
Mykhailo Podolak, adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on these reports, said that any compromise scenario in the war with Russia would mean the defeat of democracy and the victory of Moscow.
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Source: wPolityce