Former Prime Minister of Russia Kasyanov on Putin's Goal: He Needs No Territory, but the Independence of Ukraine.

According to ТСН: Despite significant army losses and limited advances on the front, Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to pursue his ambitions to bring Ukraine under Moscow's influence.

Putin's Goal

This opinion was expressed by former Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Kasyanov in an interview with The Times.

“Putin does not need territory. His goal is to destroy Ukraine's independence — and he cannot back down,” Kasyanov noted in a conversation with journalists.

Misunderstanding of the Conflict

Kasyanov also emphasized that the administration of US President Donald Trump will not succeed in resolving the war between Russia and Ukraine, as it does not understand the depth of the conflict.

He pointed out that Washington still views this war as a “conflict between two leaders that needs to be reconciled.”

Views of Russian Analysts

Russian opposition figures and analysts believe that Putin considers the seizure of Ukrainian territories as a secondary goal.

In his speeches, he and his high-ranking officials have repeatedly stressed the need to eliminate the “root causes” of the war, referring to the pro-Western government of Ukraine.

War Prospects

Ukrainian and American historian Serhiy Plokhiy emphasizes that Putin is likely unwilling to abandon the war, and the economic crisis in Russia only strengthens his desire to continue military actions.

The situation in Ukraine remains tense, and the international demand for peace in the region is growing. Russia's position remains firm, which threatens the chances for a quick resolution of the conflict. Continued military actions could lead to even greater suffering and losses on both sides.