While Russian President Vladimir Putin’s maximalist objectives demanding full Ukrainian capitulation remain unchanged, a prominent Kremlin-affiliated mil blogger appears to be trying to repackage long standing Kremlin territorial claims to southern Ukraine as less severe “peace proposals” that would militarily threaten Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO.- ISW
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Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want Kursk to be used as a bargaining chip, nor does he want to be forced to relinquish any of the Ukrainian territory he has captured since Russia’s invasion. Putin’s recent mentions that any deal needs to reflect the “realities on the ground” refers to Russia’s hopes to recapture Kursk – The Washington Post
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Russia has resold more gas after cutting off Austria. The remaining unsold Russian gas has been bought elsewhere in Europe particularly Hungary and Slovakia as well as to the Czech Republic which doesn’t have direct contact. Smaller volumes are being supplied to Italy and Serbia.
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