What Would Make Putin Stop the War: NYT Analysis on the Economy and the Front.

According to ТСН: Russia is facing problems with its economy and on the front, but currently, these circumstances are not critical enough for President Vladimir Putin to stop the war against Ukraine.

This information is provided in an article by The New York Times.

Negotiations Between the US and Russia

On December 2, after about five hours of negotiations between representatives of the US and Russia, no significant progress was made in the matter of ending the war in Ukraine.

One of the Russian participants in the negotiations reported that Putin criticized the proposed options. Even before the meeting began, the President of Russia stated that he was ready to engage in conflict with the European partners of Ukraine who provide it with financial and military support.

“We do not plan to fight Europe, but if Europe suddenly starts a war with us, we are ready,” said Putin.

Economic Situation and Events on the Battlefield

The authors of the article ask what could force Russia to end the war. According to analysts, in the absence of pressure, for example, harsh sanctions, everything depends on the economic situation and events on the battlefield.

“Despite Russia facing certain difficulties, none of these factors are currently critical enough to provide the US with significant leverage in negotiations—the third attempt by President Trump to achieve peace,” the article states.

Weakness of the Russian Army

The editor of The Telegraph, Con Coughlin, believes that Russia's aggression can still be stopped and Ukraine's sovereignty can be guaranteed if US President Donald Trump applies pressure. He emphasizes that the weakness of the Russian army is obvious, and additional levers of pressure should include blocking the “shadow fleet” and supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles, which would significantly change the course of the war.

In light of the news about negotiations between the US and Russia, it becomes clear that the situation remains tense. The lack of progress in dialogue and the continuation of military actions indicate that both sides are still not ready for compromises. The economic difficulties of Russia may prove important in the further development of events, especially if they begin to affect the country's ability to wage war.