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Expert analysis suggests that Putin’s recent remarks are likely a calculated move rather than a sincere attempt to negotiate peace. Many security analysts argue that, based on years of Kremlin behavior, Russia’s recent rhetoric about peace and ceasefire appears to be a form of posturing, often aimed at influencing international perceptions rather than reflecting a readiness to end hostilities.
For years, the Kremlin has demonstrated a pattern: publicly declaring openness to negotiation while simultaneously pursuing strategies that undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and Western security interests. Historically, any negotiations undertaken by Russia have tended to favor Russian terms—conditions that heavily favor Moscow and undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity.