The Kremlin is not interested in negotiations or prolonged peace with Ukraine - isw

According to analysts, by its actions of the Russian Federation not only demonstrates unwillingness before the end of the war, but also demonstrates preparation for a potential conflict with the countries that are part of NATO. It became known from the construction of ISW for February 8. "Russia continues to increase its military potential, indicating that the Kremlin is not interested in negotiations or prolonged peace with Ukraine," the statement said.

Experts have come to this conclusion on the basis of news analysis that Russia is forming new military divisions, building new defense-industrial bases and plans to increase the number of military personnel in the country. Also, the readiness of the Russian Federation can further indicate that it deepens cooperation with North Korea, ISW experts say. At the same time, according to the Institute of War Study, Russia establishes the conditions for preparing for a probable future conflict with NATO.

It is known that the possible clash with the Alliance in the Russian Federation has been declared repeatedly. "Russian officials and information space often consider war in Ukraine as part of a greater confrontation with the West," analysts say. In parallel, the Russian command can move partially combat forces from Kurakhiv direction towards Toretsk, as reported at the Institute of War Study. This can be due to the desire to take offensive actions on Konstantinovka in the spring or summer of 2025.

It should be noted that earlier expert Vadim Denysenko expressed the opinion that Russia began to make some concessions about Ukraine, in particular that the elections were held before the end of the fighting, not after them. He noted this focus on February 7. Earlier, it became known about the split in the White House against the background of peace talks and ways of pressure on Vladimir Putin.