The Russian army has in a relatively short time pushed forward in the course region and seems to have taken the resort of Sudzja. And the tug of war for Kursk can affect the future negotiations, says Hugo von Essen.
– I think it is currently good for Russia to delay and delay this process, precisely because of what we see in Kursk. It has happened a lot in recent days and if Russia can take back Kursk, it could have strengthened Russia’s negotiating position and weaken Ukraine, he says in Current.
The Russian president made several plays on the proposal for a 30 -day ceasefire at a press conference with Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukashenko on Thursday.
“We agree on a proposal for a ceasefire – but it must lead to lasting peace where the underlying basic problems in the conflict are eliminated,” Putin said.
A ceasefire has both its advantages and disadvantages for Russia, says Hugo von Essen.
– A ceasefire does not take Russia closer to its political goals to gain control over Ukraine. On the other hand, you do not want to annoy Trump.
The US and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday on the proposal for a 30 -day ceasefire.
In the player above: analyst Hugo von Essen why Russia can think of a ceasefire.