U.S. Intelligence Highlights Russia's Resilience as Ceasefire Talks Continue

As Ukraine agrees to a 30-day truce proposal, Russia's response remains uncertain while its strengthened ties with China and military investments challenge Western efforts.

• The U.S. intelligence community's latest report underscores Russia's resilience in countering Western sanctions and maintaining its global influence.
• Russia has deepened its strategic partnership with China, using it to mitigate economic isolation and sustain its military efforts in Ukraine.
• Despite sanctions, Russia continues to heavily invest in its defense industry and retains the world's largest and most diverse nuclear arsenal.
• Both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have shown limited willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, though the conflict remains a proxy war between Russia and the West.
• Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day truce proposal, but Russia's response is pending as its military actions escalate, prompting increased European support for Ukraine.

3 Articles

L'Express l'Opinion l'Opinion