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⚡️Putin's major miscalculation in the negotiations. Crucial details of the Kremlin's demands - War & Politics 24
Sofia Nazarenko, TV Host, and Jamie Shea, senior fellow for peace, security and defence at Friends of Europe, and former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO discussed the topic of why Russia is dragging out peace talks.
According to the speaker, the fact that the Kremlin is absolutely not making any compromises after voicing its demands indicates that Vladimir Putin knew all along that the negotiations would not be successful and is betting on victory on the battlefield. More details later in the video. - 02/23/2026.