Putin Says Russia is Not Preparing Conflict With Europe
Is it Moscow or Kyiv that presents the biggest obstacle to peace?
Above: Vladimir Putin speaks to the media at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on Sept. 25. Image credit: Alexander Kazakov/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Russia narrative
Negotiations with Ukraine are still on the table. However, after everything Kyiv has done, Moscow will have to carefully consider how to proceed and will only make decisions that serve its own best interests.
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Ukraine is ready to have a trilateral meeting and this could be the best path to achieve peace. However, everything depends on the Russians' readiness. As of now, they've shown no real appetite for peace.
