ISW: Putin seeks ‘final’ end to war to destroy Ukraine

The Russian dictator used his meeting with Viktor Orban to argue against a negotiated ceasefire.

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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s statements and demands for an end to the war indicate that he is unwilling to agree to anything less than the destruction of the Ukrainian state. This is stated in an analysis by the International Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Putin used a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on July 5 to argue against a negotiated ceasefire and expressed his commitment to a “final” end to the war that would achieve his goal of eliminating Ukrainian statehood.

The Kremlin master demands both the surrender of a significant part of Ukraine’s territory and population to Russian occupation, and the surrender of the Ukrainian military before negotiations begin.

He also called for the “demilitarization” of Ukraine – a demand that Ukraine give up its ability to resist Russian aggression so that the Kremlin leader can freely impose his will on Ukraine.

Analysts note that Ukrainian counteroffensive operations to liberate operationally sensitive territories remain an effective way to undermine Putin’s confidence in the desired outcome of his war of aggression against Ukraine.

According to experts, Putin’s confidence in Russia’s ability to facilitate surrender or win a long war of attrition depends on the assessment that Ukraine will not be able to conduct significant counteroffensive operations.

ISW emphasizes that the West must hurry to provide Ukraine with the necessary support for counteroffensive operations to relieve Putin’s hopes and avoid prolonging the war.

Earlier, Putin said that Russia will not be the first to stop the fire in Ukraine. He is also unhappy with potential mediators to start peace negotiations.

However, the Kremlin leader later said that Russia seemed to be in favor of a complete “end of the conflict” in Ukraine.

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