Russian leader Vladimir Putin willing to end war in Ukraine
According to reports, Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine through ceasefire agreements that would solidify current frontlines. This information comes amidst new hostilities in the Kharkiv region.
Sources suggest that Putin sees the current situation as an opportunity to bring the conflict to a close. The Russian President believes that the territorial gains already achieved are enough to claim victory to the Russian people, as reported by Reuters.
Close sources in the Kremlin note that Putin understands that any further gains would necessitate a new mobilization effort, something he is keen to avoid. A source close to the Russian leader mentioned that his popularity declined after the first mobilization in September 2022.
The mobilization caused widespread panic in Russia, leading to hundreds of thousands of conscript-age men leaving the country, the publication added.
