Vladimir Putin and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
I joined War and Politics 24’s Daniel Tkiie on Monday to analyze Russia’s “window” to break Kyiv through airstrikes, ground assaults, or a surrender in negotiations.
I evaluate how Moscow, with only a gradual advance on the frontlines, is trying to end Ukrainian resistance with attacks on energy infrastructure.
However, Vladimir Putin’s best chance for “victory” may be his manipulation of Donald Trump and his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in trilateral talks which continue on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi.
Once you get into spring and it warms up, Russia has to return to its limited progress on the frontlines.
They’re at 19.5% of Ukraine. They’re going to try to get to 20% and stop then? Try for 21%?
Alternatively, can they get the Americans to give them the Donetsk region?
I’m not sure the Russians can sustain the invasion 6 to 9 months from now.
