American think tank Study of War ("Institute for the Study of War") decided to analyze the recent statement by Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding negotiations on the situation in Ukraine.
Putin said earlier, that Moscow is ready for negotiations with all interested parties on Ukraine. He also noted, that the opposite side refuses to negotiate. The Russian president said this on the air of the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin ", published 25 December.
Experts from the "Institute for the Study of War" believe, that many of these words of Putin were misinterpreted – as willingness to negotiate with Kyiv.
According to American experts, Putin's words were addressed to the West, not Kyiv. They reflect the position of the Russian President, according to which Ukraine is just a pawn of the West and has no opinion of its own, consider in the "Institute".
Experts also note, that their opinion is confirmed by the words of Vladimir Putin, said in the same interview, namely, that Moscow "will continue to protect its citizens". The meaning of these words is that the special operation will continue, count in Study of War.
Russia wants to achieve "maximalist goals" in Ukraine, American experts conclude. Author:Bekhan Uzhakhov Photos used:Official website of the Kremlin
