{
  "id": 2801837,
  "title": "“Only Force and Fear Will Stop Putin”: Podoliak Names the Only Realistic Scenario for Ending the War",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/only-force-and-fear-will-stop-putin-podoliak-names-the-only-realistic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/only-force-and-fear-will-stop-putin-podoliak-names-the-only-realistic-scenario-for-ending-the-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Only force and fear can stop Putin, according to Podoliak. The Presidential Advisor explains that Russia is not showing any willingness to end the war and continues to pressure Ukraine militarily. He believes that only tough sanctions, increased military support for Ukraine, and transferring the consequences of the war onto Russian territory will force the Kremlin into real negotiations. The sentiment of Russian society, future elections, and historical memory are also discussed. The point of peace tracks and negotiations is questioned, as Ukraine is ready for a real diplomatic process and has provided realistic scenarios for ending the war. Russia, on the other hand, demonstrates its unwillingness to end the genocidal war it is waging. Ukraine's readiness for diplomacy and the need to increase sanctions and military support are emphasized, as Russia's actions continue to escalate and negatively impact international relations.",
  "summary": "Russia is not showing readiness to end the war and continues military pressure on Ukraine. Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podoliak explains why only tough sanctions, increased military support for Ukraine, and transferring the consequences of war onto Russian Federation territory can force the Kremlin into real negotiations. Also in the conversation — the sentiments of Russian society, future…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}