US EditionCNN: Intelligence suggests Putin’s immediate goals for Ukraine war may have shifted
- Recent intelligence indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin might have adjusted his short-term priorities in the Ukraine conflict as of early 2025.
- This change reflects Putin's understanding that his military has not made substantial progress along the front lines, combined with the Trump administration's efforts to encourage negotiations between the parties.
- Putin maintains a long-term goal to seize at least parts of Ukraine he identifies as the cradle of Russian civilization, while Moscow is willing to limit near-term objectives to improve relations with Washington.
- A senior U.S. Official stated that Russia aims to have as much land officially accepted under its control as possible while keeping Ukraine significantly weakened, but emphasized there is no evidence that Putin can fully conquer the remainder of Ukraine given the current stalemate on the front lines.
- These developments suggest a complex situation where peace talks continue amid skepticism about Russia's good faith, with potential for a truce near current front lines involving some territorial swaps.
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