Putin Poised to Escalate Ukraine War Despite Trump’s Peace Push, Report Warns

A new Reuters report cites Kremlin insiders saying President Vladimir Putin has rebuffed peace talks and is likely to step up military operations in Ukraine. Sources close to the Kremlin say recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries and ports have hardened his resolve to continue the campaign. While former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed Putin wants an end to the conflict, advisers report the Russian leader is focused on capturing the Donbas region. He has dismissed calls for a ceasefire and is said to be planning further offensives, possibly including strikes beyond Ukraine’s borders to pressure NATO. Western analysts warn that a full-scale Russian escalation could involve a draft of more soldiers and attacks on European targets, risking a broader confrontation. Inside Russia, fuel shortages and falling approval ratings have not deterred Putin, who views a battlefield victory as a matter of national pride.

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