What Matters More to Putin? Russian Refineries or Striking Ukraine?
Kyiv Post Senior Defense Correspondent Stefan Korshak joins TVP World to discuss whether an energy ceasefire could pave the way for broader negotiations, how Ukrainian strikes are affecting Russia’s war economy, and why the Kremlin continues to favor military pressure over compromise.
Kyiv Post Senior Defense Correspondent Stefan Korshak discussed the potential for an energy ceasefire to lead to broader negotiations in Ukraine. He examined the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's war economy and why the Kremlin continues to favor military pressure over compromise. Ukraine has expressed willingness to cease strikes against Russian energy infrastructure if Moscow agrees to stop attacking Ukrainian cities and critical facilities.
Korshak questioned whether Russia would find value in ceasing attacks on its oil and gas infrastructure in exchange for the concession. He noted that Ukraine would benefit from relief from Russia's most effective tool for inflicting harm on Ukraine, but Russia undoubtedly needs the income from oil and gas exports for its war efforts and other purposes.
According to Korshak, the Kremlin's calculation has consistently been "no" – Russia prefers to continue intense attacks in the hope of inducing a Ukrainian collapse.
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