SBU Colonel: Russia Unprepared for Peace, Prolonging the War.

Frontline Situation and Diplomatic Talks

According to TSN.ua: According to SBU Colonel Roman Kostenko, Russia shows no readiness to end hostilities and is instead employing delaying tactics while feigning a negotiation process. In an appearance on '24 Channel,' Kostenko emphasized that there are no signs of the war ending soon in Ukraine, and he sees no real chance for peace in the near future. The conflict, now in its third year, has become a protracted war of attrition.

Kostenko stressed that the Kremlin might only agree to short-term, localized pauses in fighting. Such actions do not indicate any serious Russian intent for a peaceful settlement. He also noted that to maintain the attention of the international community, particularly that of former U.S. President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin may attempt to create an impression of being open to talks.

'To keep Trump's focus, to make him think that he can supposedly agree on something' – Roman Kostenko

Prospects for Peace

Meanwhile, prominent journalist Vitaliy Portnikov pointed out that the ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi are merely a simulation of a process, not genuine peace negotiations. This underscores the broader situation where Russia continues to wage war without demonstrating any real intention to end it. Western intelligence assessments have long warned of Russia's use of negotiations as a tactical tool.

'An end to the war? Definitely not, I don't see it' – Roman Kostenko

Consequently, the current situation remains complex, and the prospects for peace appear increasingly distant.

The state of the frontline and diplomatic negotiations points to a protracted conflict where Russia persists in using time-wasting tactics.

• A lack of genuine progress in the peace process
• Manipulation of negotiations within the international context

These factors highlight the difficulty of the current position. For Ukraine, maintaining strategic caution and fostering international solidarity to counter the aggression remains critically important.