Putin und die Logik des ewigen Krieges

Submission Statement: Kseniya Kirillova outlines how Putin has announced a willingness to negotiate peace with Ukraine but with unacceptable preconditions, suggesting that his statements are disingenuous, and the war will continue to escalate. Radical nationalists in Russia oppose any concessions or negotiations, believing complete victory over Ukraine is necessary, and their influence over the Kremlin’s policy is growing. Putin appears unable or unwilling to end the conflict, instead pursuing a strategy of perpetual warfare.