Chatting with Expert Mölling on Podcast stern-: "Putin is aiming for a far more complex negotiation"
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German political scientist Christian Mölling shares his thoughts on Russia's reaction to the Ukrainian President's ceasefire offer, viewing it as an intricate maneuver rather than mere stalling tactics: "They're not just playing for time; they're attempting to slip in a much more elaborate package into the peace talks."
Addressing the issue during a press conference on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the need for a ceasefire, yet hinted at certain "subtle nuances." Putin emphasized the importance of resolving the underlying causes behind the conflict with Ukraine and insisted that no military aid should be furnished to Ukraine during the ceasefire period.
Trump's Borderline
"Putin is trying to amp up the stakes for a ceasefire," Mölling explained in the stern- podcast "Die Lage International." US President Donald Trump has drawn a "red line" that he dare not cross. Putin aims to increase prices for a cessation of hostilities, anticipating their intelligence and reconnaissance data won't be shared with the Ukrainian side during this interim, potentially compromising Ukraine's monitoring capability of Russian troops.
According to Mölling, Russia isn't setting out to instigate a conflict with the USA, but rather cleverly steers the negotiations towards a mutually advantageous outcome for themselves.
Mölling suggests this tactic could also impact Trump's standing as a "peacemaker."
Putin: The Master Negotiator
A new phase of negotiations has started, beset by two unknowns: "How committed is Trump to peace, and what devious move will Russia come up with to bring dilemmas to the negotiating table, potentially widening the rift between Ukraine and the USA?"
Mölling, head of the "Europas Zukunft" program at the Bertelsmann Foundation, believes Russia is in the driver's seat: "Their skill in using diplomacy to sow discord among parties is unparalleled."
Following talks with Ukrainian-American negotiators in Jeddah earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky agreed to a 30-day ceasefire under US government pressure.
- Vladimir Putin
- Christian Mölling
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- Donald Trump
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- The Commission, in light of the ongoing negotiations between Putin and Ukraine, is also proposing to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals regarding the ceasefire to the Council, given the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these talks.
- During the stern- podcast, Christian Mölling, a German political scientist, noted that Putin's deliberate strategies are not only aimed at creating obstacles but also at offering a more elaborate package in the peace talks, potentially shaping the negotiations to Russia's advantage.
- Despite acknowledging the importance of a ceasefire, Putin's diplomatic maneuvers, as Mölling suggests, could have wider implications for both Ukraine and the USA, not only in terms of the negotiations' outcome but also for Trump's reputation as a 'peacemaker'.
