U.S. intelligence now says Vladimir Putin is more resolute than ever to win the war in Ukraine, with no sign the Kremlin is ready to negotiate.
U.S. intelligence finds no sign of Russian willingness to compromise
According to information provided to members of Congress, U.S. intelligence sees no indications that Russia is prepared to make concessions to Ukraine. High‑ranking American officials claim Putin wants to persist in the conflict and achieve victory, despite heavy casualties and domestic economic issues.
The assessment suggests Putin seeks to justify the human and financial losses incurred, driving his determination to continue the war.
Trump’s frustration rises as sanctions on Russian oil giants imposed
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump has become increasingly frustrated, having cancelled a Warsaw meeting with Vladimir Putin and imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Officials say the measures aim to force Russia to end the war.
Trump has publicly declared that it is time to stop killing and broker a peace agreement, emphasizing that U.S. policy will continue to seek a negotiated resolution, subject to Russia’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.
Russian forces now about eight times larger than Ukrainian defenders around Pokrovsk
In Donbas, Russian troops have pushed the front line around Pokrovsk, a city that has been the target of a prolonged offensive. Recent reports show the situation worsening for Ukrainian defenders, with intense urban fighting continuing in the city and its outskirts.
Analyst portal Deep State reports that Russia has withdrawn positions in the southern sector of the city, while Ukrainian sources indicate that Russian forces are tightening the encirclement from other directions, including the town of Myrnohrad east of Pokrovsk.
Ukrainian Defense Forces are attempting to hold positions and build fortifications, but heavy street combat makes the situation difficult. Ukrainian officials say that Russian forces near Pokrovsk are eight times larger than their own.
