Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments PART 2

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is showing signs of seeking a resolution to the Ukraine conflict, but with specific conditions:
Putin's Peace Approach

• Putin has expressed openness to negotiating a ceasefire with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump
• He is willing to compromise, but rules out making major territorial concessions

Russia's Peace Demands
Putin's peace plan includes:

• Withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from regions partially occupied by Russia
• Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership
• Recognition of Russia's and Ukraine's sovereignty
• Continuation of grain exports
• De-escalation of fighting
• Release of prisoners of war

Current Military Situation

• Russian forces continue to inch forward in eastern Ukraine
• National defense spending has reached 6.3% of GDP
• The Russian economy is firmly on a "war footing"

Negotiation Challenges

Experts like Tom Lough from Chatham House suggest Putin's real intention is to negotiate Ukraine's capitulation, not a genuine compromise. His goal appears to be replacing Ukraine's leadership and reestablishing Ukraine within Russia's sphere of influence