If the negotiations fail: the Kremlin is preparing for the continuation of the war - Bloomberg

At the same time, the sources of publication in Russia note that the Kremlin is not afraid of Washington's sanctions for Russian oil, as it does not see progress in negotiations on termination of hostilities. "Acceptable Terms" for Russia are in fact the surrender of Ukraine. Putin insists that Kiev should give up the Euro -Atlantic course, including NATO membership, and agree to restrict its own armed forces.

In addition, the Kremlin requires the fixing of occupied territories, appealing to the so -called "realities". The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia "prefers to continue mutual efforts to find settlement," although it takes time. At the same time, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the fact that the United States ignored Russian statements about allegedly "Ukrainian attacks" on the energy infrastructure of the Russian Federation.

Nevertheless, the Kremlin, he said, will continue to interact with Washington. Former Defense Minister and CIA Director Leon Pantha, in a comment to Foreign Policy, stressed that Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted because he only understands the language of power. In his opinion, instead of trying to negotiate with the Kremlin, Donald Trump should focus on NATO strengthening. The White House wanted to reach a truce agreement by April 20 - now it seems "unlikely".

In addition, conversations in the public space have recently died about Trump and Putin's possible fast meeting. It should be reminded that the head of the Russian direct investment fund Kirill Dmitriev has confirmed today that he is in Washington and on behalf of President Vladimir Putin holds meetings with representatives of the Donald Trump administration. Focus also wrote that Putin does not want a truce and would try his best to disrupt him, says journalist Vadim Denysenko.