ISW: Putin is the main obstacle to peace negotiations with Ukraine

According to glavcom.ua: The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledges that it is Vladimir Putin who stands in the way of a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry confirms that the Russian dictator is the main obstacle to the peace process. This information was released by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

ISW analysts noted that the official statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov actually indicates that the obstacle to a peaceful resolution is Vladimir Putin himself.

The statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry that Lavrov does not undermine the peace process, since Lavrov follows Putin's directives on foreign policy, is an accurate assertion that Putin himself is the obstacle to the peace process, the message states.

Putin determines the course that makes negotiations impossible - ISW analysis

ISW emphasized that Lavrov does not "undermine the peace process," as he acts solely on the directives of the President of the Russian Federation regarding foreign policy issues. ISW notes that such wording directly indicates that it is Putin who determines the course that makes any real negotiations impossible.

Institute analysts emphasize that Putin is not interested in serious peace negotiations and continues to pursue his long-standing military objectives, which essentially mean the complete capitulation of Ukraine.

The message from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that it is Vladimir Putin who obstructs a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The ISW analysis emphasizes that it is the actions of the President of Russia that prevent real negotiations from taking place, as he determines the course aimed at achieving military goals that threaten the capitulation of Ukraine.