“Analysts of the Institute of War Study (ISW) indicate that the Kremlin signals the efforts to force US President Donald Trump to agree with the requirements of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and position himself as Rivne Trump in the international stage.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Analysts of the Institute of War Study (ISW) indicate that the Kremlin signals the efforts to force US President Donald Trump to agree with the requirements of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and position himself as Rivne Trump in the international stage.
Source: Isw
Details: Analysts analyzed the purpose of the Kremlin news tape of TASS on January 30 interviews with the scientific director of the Valdai discussion club “Fedor Lukyanov under the name” do not count on large agreements “, which highlights the constant efforts Expectations for future negotiations between Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
The report states that the Valdai Discussion Club is a platform where the Kremlin officials, Russian scientists and foreign officials and scientists are encountered to discuss international issues, and which is used in the Kremlin’s many years to influence the event in favor of Russia.
And they add that Lukyanov is a senior member and researcher of the Valdai club, has repeatedly moderated Putin’s annual speech on Valdai and is considered a “authoritative expert” on the issues of foreign policy and objectives of the Kremlin, although he does not hold any official position in Russian authorities.
As it is noted, ISW is not ready to evaluate or claim that Lukyanov reliable information about Putin’s moods or his intentions for future peace talks, “but Lukyanov’s statements in this interview as a whole are agreed with Putin’s statements and other Kremlin officials about Russia’s future positions in negotiations. ”
Literally ISW: “The TASS decision to use Lukyanov’s interview to reduce internal speculations on the possibility of a peace agreement in the near future, also emphasizes the relevance “.
Details: During the interview, Lukyanov stated that “the main” for future peace talks regarding Ukraine is “not the territory”, but the elimination of “root causes” of wars, which Lukyanov defined as an expansion of NATO into Eastern Europe in the 1990s and In the early 2000’s.
Lukyanov stated that in relation to Ukrainian lands, Russian troops now believe that “everything is clear with the territories: how much you will take, as much as you will receive,” in addition indicating that the Kremlin has no intention to compromise on territorial occupations in Ukraine under Ukraine The time of future peace talks.
Among other things, Lukyanov stated that “Trump respects only those who demonstrates unwavering”, and called the Kremlin “never give up” and “be ready for a fairly rigid conversation, even with elements of bluff”-calling Putin to demonstrate his determination in future talks with Trump.
Literally ISW: “Lukyanova’s interview supports the Kremlin’s constant efforts aimed at making Trump agree with Putin’s demands that are equal to Ukraine’s complete surrender and NATO’s weakening, as well as Putin’s personal efforts to position himself as Rivne Trump in the international arena.”
Key conclusions ISW for January 30:
- The Kremlin news tape of TASS posted on January 30, an interview with the scientific director of the discussion club “Valdai” by Fyodor Lukyanov under the name “Do not count on large arrangements”, which highlights the constant efforts of the Kremlin to form internal and global expectations for future negotiation Trump.
- During the interview, Lukyanov stated that “the main” for future peace talks regarding Ukraine is “not territories”, but the elimination of “root causes” of wars, which Lukyanov defined as an expansion of NATO in Eastern Europe in the 1990s and on early 2000s.
- Companies from the People’s Republic of Chinese continue to supply Russia’s critical materials necessary to support Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine.
- On January 28, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe approved a resolution that defined its position on peace in Ukraine, which closely resonates with the principle of “peace through force”, previously outlined by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- The US military reportedly transported Patriot missiles from Israel to Poland and are expected to deliver these missiles to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian troops restored lost positions near Kharkiv and Pokrovsk, and Russian troops advanced forward near the time ravine, Toretsk, Kurakhov and in the Dnieper.