According to U.S. President Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war, while Ukraine is "less ready" for this, DW reports.
The conclusion of a peace agreement in Ukraine is hindered by Kyiv, not Moscow, stated U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Reuters published on Wednesday, January 14. According to Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war, while Ukraine is "less ready to make a deal."
When asked why U.S.-led negotiations have not yet resolved the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, Trump replied: "Zelensky," without providing further details.
U.S. Intelligence: Putin Still Wants to Capture All of Ukraine
In December 2025, Reuters reported, citing sources, that according to U.S. intelligence estimates, Vladimir Putin still aims to establish control over the entire territory of Ukraine, despite public statements expressing a desire for peace.
According to Reuters sources, the conclusions of American intelligence largely align with assessments from European intelligence agencies.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated in early December that the Russian president is consistently looking for excuses not to start peace negotiations with Ukraine. "Therefore, I still doubt that he is serious about negotiating peace at all," said the head of Germany's Foreign Ministry.
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