GENERAL
Putin’s Unyielding Stance: Western Resolve Tested Amidst Maximalist Demands and Stalled Negotiations
Russia's unwavering maximalist demands and strategic delay tactics continue to impede peace negotiations in Ukraine, as the Kremlin shows no sign of altering its core objectives. Only intensified international pressure through decisive sanctions, robust military aid to Ukraine, and clear, long-term security guarantees can shift Putin's calculus and compel a genuine path to peace.