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In a recent meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on July 5, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin once again underscored his reluctance to end the war through negotiations. According to the International Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Putin’s statements clearly reflect his objective to dismantle Ukrainian statehood.
During the meeting with Orban, Putin explicitly opposed a ceasefire through negotiations, reaffirming his commitment to an “ultimate” end to the war aimed at gaining control over significant parts of Ukrainian territory and population. The Kremlin leader demands the capitulation of Ukrainian military forces and the demilitarization of the country – demands that would strip Ukraine of its ability to resist Russian aggression.
ISW analysts highlight that Ukrainian counteroffensive operations, focused on liberating strategically important territories, remain the most effective way to undermine Putin’s confidence in achieving his desired outcomes from this aggressive war. According to experts, Putin’s belief in Russia’s capacity to force a Ukrainian surrender or win a prolonged war of attrition is based on a flawed assessment that Ukraine cannot conduct operationally significant counteroffensives.
The ISW emphasizes the urgent need for the Western community to provide comprehensive support to Ukraine. Swift assistance is crucial to thwart Putin’s ambitions and prevent the prolongation of the conflict. The West must act decisively to support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom and independence.
This meeting and Putin’s subsequent declarations reaffirm his intentions to continue the aggressive war, underscoring the necessity for greater resolve from the international community to halt Russian aggression and support Ukrainian sovereignty.
