Ukraine Russia War Latest: Putin Preparing to Use Winter to 'Break' Kyiv, Think Tank Warns The latest developments in the Ukraine Russia conflict have raised concerns that Vladimir Putin is preparing to use this winter to "break" Kyiv's resolve.
According to a Washington based think tank, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russia will not engage in serious negotiations as long as it believes it has a viable military path to achieving its objectives.
Putin's track record suggests that he is willing to use military force to achieve his goals, even if it means devastating civilian infrastructure and causing widespread suffering.