The Kremlin is not ready for any compromises in the negotiation process if they do not imply the complete capitulation of Ukraine. This is stated in reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) according to information from the Chief of Staff.
ISW analysts noted the statements of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, where he accuses Ukraine of delaying the negotiation process and confirms Moscow's unchanged position regarding key demands. Lavrov claims that Russia expects a clear response from Ukraine regarding the initiative to create online working groups and demands persistence in the context of the start of negotiations and a ceasefire.
The minister also emphasizes that Russia remains committed to its original military goals and demands the agreement to eliminate the 'deep-rooted causes' of the war. It was previously noted that Kremlin officials only imitate a desire for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, and in reality, consciously postpone and discredit the meeting.
Conclusion: According to the ISW report, the Kremlin continues to put forward demands that imply the complete capitulation of Ukraine and rejects the possibility of compromises in the negotiation process. The Russian Foreign Minister also emphasizes the necessity of fulfilling the original military objectives and eliminating the 'deep-rooted causes' of the conflict.