"Putin likes to talk, he likes to negotiate because he feels like he could influence the United States not to pursue sanctions, further sanctions on Russia, and to hold on giving Ukraine military equipment like Tomahawk missiles," Hoffman said. "I think these meetings are really important, not just for the United States and Ukraine to discuss the peace process and the upcoming trip from Special Envoy Witkoff to Russia, but also for the Ukrainians to share battlefield updates, what they're seeing on the ground, how they see the war going and the potential for a future deal in the making," Hoffman said. "The last thing Ukraine wants to do is give [heavily fortified positions in Donetsk] up and present Putin an opportunity down the road to launch another invasion of Ukraine when Ukraine would be vulnerable," he said.
Published at: 2025-11-30 22:00:51
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