US intelligence sees no signal of Putin’s readiness for actual peace in Ukraine, says NBC Information

US intelligence and its closest allies assess that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin has not deserted his aim of taking full management of Ukraine.

Supply: European Pravda, citing NBC Information article, which primarily based its report on conversations with 4 Western intelligence officers and two US congressional officers

Particulars: All six NBC Information sources point out that, in response to present intelligence information, Putin nonetheless believes he can outlast Ukraine and Europe to finally seize all Ukrainian territory.

A congressional supply said that the US sees zero indications "that Putin is taken with an actual peace deal proper now".

A Western intelligence supply famous that Putin "thinks he’s profitable" regardless of heavy Russian battlefield losses.

The sources agree that the Russian dictator would possibly comply with a "ceasefire" in Ukraine, as it could present time to rebuild his armed forces.

They’re skeptical about Putin’s willingness for real peace however counsel that he may use "peace talks" to gauge potential concessions and try to re-enter the worldwide area.

NBC Information sources additionally consider that Putin has no plans to withdraw Russian troops from Ukraine or reposition any forces or tools away from western Russia.

Background:

• Final week, US President Donald Trump referred to as each Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, saying the "speedy" begin of negotiations on "peace" in Ukraine.
• On Tuesday, Russia and the US held talks in Saudi Arabia, the place either side agreed to "handle irritants" from bilateral relations and proceed getting ready negotiations on Russia’s conflict towards Ukraine.
• Additionally they agreed to nominate high-level groups for Ukraine-related talks.
• Fox Information White Home correspondent Jacqui Heinrich reported that the US and Russia are discussing a three-phase peace plan for Ukraine, which features a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine and finally signing a last settlement.

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