Russia must change its demands for peace: why Putin's plan will not work

The situation with Russia's demands

According to Главком: Russia must compromise on its demands to end the war in Ukraine, as these demands are incompatible with the American peace plan. Vladimir Putin has put forward new demands since June 2024, which repeat his previous conditions stated at the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022. This indicates that Russia's position remains unchanged despite shifting circumstances on the battlefield and in international politics.

Washington is trying to understand what concessions Russia is willing to make to achieve peace. Matthew Whitaker noted that the ball is now in Moscow's court. He also expressed hope that a resolution to the war could occur within the next 90 days. However, given that Putin's demands have not been adapted to the new realities, there are doubts regarding their acceptability to the international community.

Prospects for peace negotiations

The situation remains tense, and the prospects for peace negotiations may depend on Russia's willingness to change its positions. In conditions where the peace process requires compromises from both sides, Russia's archaic demands could hinder the achievement of stable peace in the region. The summit in Alaska, which took place in August 2025, could become an important milestone in this process, but only if Russia demonstrates a willingness to change its policy.

In this context, a key element for achieving peace is Russia's readiness to adapt its demands to new realities. If Moscow does not make concessions, it could significantly prolong the negotiation process and complicate the situation in the region. The international community, particularly the USA, will continue to pressure Russia to encourage it towards constructive dialogue, but the success of these efforts will depend on the willingness of both parties to compromise.