Trump administration says Putin is ready to end war in Ukraine - CNN
American TV channel CNN citing high-ranking sources in the administration of President Donald Trump, reports that an opinion has been formed in Washington: Putin is allegedly ready to end the war in Ukraine.
This, according to journalists, explains sharp acceleration of negotiations, including:
informal contacts between the US and Russia,
preparation of a framework peace plan,
the haste with which American officials arrive in Kyiv.
Washington's logic
According to CNN, Trump's team believes that:
Putin is under pressure from a protracted war and mobilisation problems;
The Russian economy is finding it increasingly difficult to withstand the strain;
The diplomatic window of opportunity may close quickly.
The White House is convinced that right now is the moment when the Kremlin is «most inclined» to seek agreements.
Context.
This information appeared in the background:
The US and Russia are preparing a 28-point peace plan,
Reuters reports that the terms of the plan are to be handed over to Zelenskyy tomorrow,
Politico's claims that a framework agreement could be reached as early as this week,
enhancing the role of Turkey and the EU in diplomacy.
The Ukrainian side does not officially comment on previous statements by the US media and emphasises that any decision on the war is possible only with the participation of Ukraine.
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