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Winter is coming: Putin seeks to 'hammer Ukrainians, their power grid, their water supplies'

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Briefings

A 2026 analysis by Mark Galeotti, Executive Director of Mayak Intelligence, warns that Russia's war on Ukraine is unlikely to end via negotiation due to irreconcilable territorial demands. Galeotti notes Putin's maximalist vision conceals a complex strategy where concessions are withheld until the very last minute. The article highlights the Donbas dispute as an intractable obstacle where neither side is willing to cede territory, contrasting this with Trump's approach which involves grand declarations rather than discreet negotiations.

Key points

• Mark Galeotti, Executive Director of Mayak Intelligence and Honorary Professor at University College London, warns that Russia's maximalist vision conceals a complex negotiating strategy where concessions are withheld until the very last minute.
• The article identifies the Donbas dispute as an intractable obstacle where neither side is willing to cede territory, contrasting this with Trump's approach which involves grand declarations rather than discreet negotiations.

Context

This briefing analyzes a 2026 article by Mark Galeotti, Executive Director of Mayak Intelligence, regarding Russia's war on Ukraine. Galeotti, an Honorary Professor at University College London, argues that Moscow's uncompromising rhetoric conceals a strategy where concessions are made only at the last minute. The context involves renewed diplomatic efforts seeking an end to the conflict, with the article contrasting this with Trump's approach to mediation.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Galeotti's observations and quotes regarding Russia's negotiating strategy and the Donbas dispute. No specific dates for negotiations are provided, and the article does not contain data on military outcomes, casualty figures, or economic impacts. The analysis relies on Galeotti's interpretation of Russian intentions rather than verified operational data.

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