Bloomberg: Russia plans to intensify attacks on Ukraine through the winter, and serious peace talks are ‘unlikely’ before 2027

U.S. envoys Donald Trump’s emissaries failed to make any headway on peace negotiations during their recent visit to Moscow, according to Bloomberg. Russia, instead, appears set to escalate its assaults on Ukraine as the winter months approach, testing the nation's defense capabilities and the solidarity of its allies, sources informed Bloomberg.

A source indicated that Russia intends to amplify assaults on Ukraine's energy and heating infrastructure over the subsequent six months, aiming to render life unbearable for the populace. Furthermore, the source stated that Russia may intensify hybrid warfare and political meddling in European affairs to weaken backing for Kyiv.

Sources suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin anticipates a stronger position next spring. Another source indicated that meaningful peace conversations are improbable before 2027. Bloomberg's sources affirmed that Putin has not shown any signs of moderation, despite recent indications from the United States proposing innovative approaches to reinvigorate stalled peace discussions.

Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, journeyed to Moscow on September 5, engaging with Putin before journeying to Kyiv the following day. During the talks in Kyiv, both parties tacitly recognized that the conflict is improbable to conclude before winter, and Witkoff and Kushner deliberated methods to assist Ukraine during a challenging period, sources reported to the Financial Times.

Putin ordered a three-day lull in strikes targeting Kyiv during Witkoff and Kushner's visits to Moscow and Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelensky assured that Ukraine will uphold the "regular operation of Russian airspace to enable the negotiators to travel safely." Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv on September 8. At Meduza, we maintain transparency regarding our deployment of artificial intelligence in the newsroom.

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