Putin has tightened peace conditions and faces further…

Putin has tightened peace conditions and faces further pressure

23.07.2026 10:26 HotInfo

According to new reports, pressure on the Kremlin is continuing to increase, while Moscow is simultaneously tightening the conditions for possible peace negotiations with Ukraine. According to new information, Vladimir Putin is making a return to negotiations conditional on the capture of the entire Donetsk region, and he is reportedly no longer willing to give up even the smaller occupied parts of the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. pravda.sk ↗

This shift comes at a time when previous reports described a decline in Putin's popularity, growing distrust, and problems caused by the war, the fuel crisis, and attacks on Russian infrastructure. His work was reportedly approved by 66 percent of Russians, while a survey by the FOM company showed the highest level of distrust since the start of the invasion of Ukraine. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗

At the same time, the Kremlin is trying to publicly downplay concerns about economic problems. At a meeting on economic issues, Putin declared that the Russian economy is stable and that the problems with fuel and energy are only temporary. However, previous reports described gasoline shortages, a halt to fuel exports, queues at gas stations, and part of the population returning to cash due to mobile internet outages. novinky.cz ↗

Tension is also evident in occupied Crimea, where pro-Russian Telegram channels and local commentators have described problems with gasoline and electricity. Another sign of a tougher approach is the approval of legislation intended to restrict the rights of emigrants convicted of anti-government activity. teraz.sk ↗

Moscow, meanwhile, is relying on allies outside the West. North Korea, following talks in Moscow, has once again confirmed its support for Russia's war against Ukraine, while China, according to new reports, has rejected the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project. Further developments will show whether the combination of territorial demands, economic pressure, and repressive measures will change the Kremlin's room for maneuver. SITA ↗

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