Russian President Vladimir Putin's subtle response to Donald Trump's cease-fire proposal is a strategic maneuver designed to maintain his aggressive stance in Ukraine while avoiding direct conflict with the U.S. Although he publicly expresses openness to the cease-fire, his conditions reveal his true intentions: to secure complete control of Ukraine. As Russia's economy faces hardships due to the war, Putin aims to persuade the Trump administration to reduce aid to Ukraine, thus facilitating further Russian advances. The delicate balance he must strike reflects the complexities of international relations amid ongoing warfare.
Putin knows Russia's economy, now on war footing, is suffering from high inflation and interest rates that are putting Russian firms at grave risk.
Recruitment for his high-casualty war is barely adequate and adds to the economic woes.
The Russian dictator is seeking to encourage the Trump team to disengage from Ukraine.
Putin's 'yes' is really a disguised 'no' to Trump's halting of hostilities.
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