Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'
Summary
Renewed efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine face a major obstacle over control of Donbas. Russia expert Mark Galeotti says Moscow may use uncompromising public statements as a negotiating tactic, while U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach begins with public declarations and leaves others to pursue them.Key Facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks control over all of Donbas.
- Ukraine refuses to give up the territory it still holds in Donbas.
- Mark Galeotti describes the dispute over Donbas as difficult to resolve.
- Galeotti says Moscow often makes strong public demands and may offer concessions late in negotiations.
- The content identifies differences over European security as another obstacle to a settlement.
- U.S. President Donald Trump makes public declarations before others try to turn them into agreements.
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