Moscow wants to lock in “territorial gains” in Ukraine in any upcoming potential peace deal with Kyiv, the source said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hopes that the cold winter and high gas prices will force European countries to persuade Ukraine to come to terms with Moscow’s terms. On Wednesday, August 24, Reuters reported, citing two Russian sources “familiar with the Kremlin’s thinking.”
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According to them, this is the only path to peace that Moscow sees, because Kyiv refuses to negotiate until the Russian invaders leave the territory of Ukraine.
“We have time, we can wait. It’s going to be a tough winter for Europeans. We may see protests, riots. Some European leaders may think twice about continuing to support Ukraine and think it’s time for a deal,” he said. sources close to Russian authorities.
A second source close to the Kremlin said Moscow believes it may already be seeing the wavering of European unity and hopes that process will speed up amid winter difficulties.
“It will be very difficult if it (the war) lasts through autumn and winter. So there is hope that they (Ukrainians) will ask for peace,” the source said.
At the same time, the first source close to the Russian authorities said that Moscow in any upcoming potential peace agreement wants to settle “territorial acquisitions”, the entire Donbass region, and also Ukraine is undertakes to maintain military neutrality.
Note that Ukraine currently rules out the possibility of negotiations with Russia, except for the meeting of presidents. In turn, the Kremlin does not approve of the talks between the heads of state.
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Source: korrespondent
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