ISW assessed whether Putin is ready to make compromises in negotiations with Ukraine.

Russia continues to refuse any territorial compromises in negotiations regarding Ukraine. This assertion is agreed upon by experts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in their report, as reported by 'Khvylia'. The Kremlin does not plan to return the occupied territories.

According to analysts, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have to accept territorial concessions, as the return of Ukraine to the borders of 1991 is unrealistic.

Quote: 'The President of Ukraine... the return of Ukraine to the borders of 1991 is unrealistic.' - Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister.

In his speeches, Lavrov also criticized Ukraine for its poor treatment of Russian-speaking citizens. It should be noted that the Kremlin continues to firmly uphold its position on territorial concessions and does not consider the possibility of compromise in future peace negotiations.

ISW also notes that Vladimir Putin demanded Ukraine to concede territories in the Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions, which are currently not controlled by Russia. He even considers Mykolaiv and Kharkiv regions to be historically Russian lands.

Analysts also point out that the Russian authorities are trying to obtain concessions from the USA within the framework of bilateral negotiations, dragging out the process of achieving peace in Ukraine.

Analysis:

This report confirms that Russia is not ready to make compromises regarding territorial issues concerning Ukraine. Putin's demands and Lavrov's statements regarding concessions from Ukraine indicate a lack of willingness from Moscow to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.