“There is nothing new” ) W Putin knows what he wants, Trump cannot influence war

Putin's inner circle has reason to consider Trump's threat empty. While the war has emptied the country's resources and labour force, the Kremlin believes it has successfully stood against sanctions and that Moscow has the capacity to afford at least another year of conflict, while the Russians continue to register to serve on the front line.

The WSJ points out that, even though Russia is losing money and men, it has enough resources to continue the war for now. Russian forces have slowly walked westward across Ukraine, threatening cities and towns that are important logistical centers for the Ukrainian Army. Now they control almost one fifth of the country.

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With another US aid package for Ukraine outside the table, Trump's warning seems to be too small to force a change in Russia's fundamental demands, which include the de facto recognition of land they have acquired, an end to NATO-Ukraine ties and a major reduction. Ukrainian Army.

Analysts say Putin will likely address the latest warning by Trump as a ruse by the new US president to support and demonstrate the harsh stance he has promised regarding US opponents.

“Putin views these statements as part of a political game. He does not take them seriously,” said Tatiana Stanovaya, a policy researcher in Paris. “He is ready for each scenario and there is no illusion that an agreement will come soon. ”

Political analysts suggest Trump's threat to new sanctions reflects its realisation that an agreement could take little time and could also push Russia away from the negotiating table. /tema/