Eastern Europe expert Mark Galeotti noted that Russian President Putin may be ready to make compromises in the war with Ukraine. However, he keeps the possibility of continuing hostilities open. It is worth noting that the situation is complicated by the fact that the West is in no rush to acknowledge that Ukraine will not become a NATO member anytime soon and that the restoration of occupied territories will be difficult.
The situation around the war in Ukraine
After Trump's meetings with Zelensky and European leaders at the summit in Alaska and Washington, new positions that could facilitate the resolution of the conflict were revealed. The proposed agreements may open new opportunities for peace negotiations and reduce tension between the parties. However, whether this can truly lead to peace is still unknown.