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Briefing Papers

Russia–Ukraine memorandum: is Putin serious about making concessions?

Trump–Putin dialogue triggers a shift: Moscow and Kyiv drop irreconcilable ceasefire terms, paving the way for direct talks and a possible US–Russia summit

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

Is the Kremlin worried by the US threat to walk away from peace talks on Ukraine?

The Kremlin sees US exit threats from Ukraine talks as a tactic, not a real risk – and may use them to boost its own position

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

Ceasefire negotiations: what could make Russia change its strategy?

Russia rejects a simple ceasefire – seeking a broader deal on European security – but may still compromise if the US offers firm strategic guarantees

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

Has Putin rejected Trump’s Ukraine peace plan?

Putin resists de-escalation in Ukraine, signalling distrust of Trump’s plan and betting on waning US support by mid-summer

NEST Centre
NEST Centre
Briefing Papers

The Murmansk Message: Moscow’s Bid to Reshape Global Order

Putin’s Murmansk speech signals a bid to reshape global order — reviving spheres of influence and sidelining universal norms

NEST Centre
NEST Centre

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