Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that increasing military pressure is the best way to force Ukraine to effectively surrender and accept Moscow's terms, according to anonymous sources in the Kremlin.
In an interview with Bloomberg News, they confirmed that Putin does not believe US President Donald Trump is planning to strengthen Kiev's defenses. The talks in the Alaskan city of Anchorage “convinced” the Kremlin leader that his American counterpart has no interest in intervening in the war in Europe.
The Russian army has intensified its attacks on civilian and military targets, including energy infrastructure, in recent weeks. Moscow is responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's refusal to give up territories in the east of the country. Putin intends to continue the attacks on power plants and other objects, the sources added.
While Trump has spoken of the possibility of tougher sanctions against Russia, he has emphasized that it is primarily up to European allies to take the initiative. He has also proposed tariffs against China and India, which purchase Russian gas and oil.
