Citing the outcome of recent talks in Istanbul and the demands voiced by the Russian side, ISW analysts concluded that Russia’s central objective remains Ukraine’s full capitulation. The report emphasized that Moscow does not view its territorial claims as negotiable issues for ending the war,

Vladimir Putin stated Russia's aim to eliminate the causes of the Ukraine war and ensure Russia's security, coinciding with a record drone attack on Ukraine. Despite recent diplomatic talks in Istanbul,

Putin aims to address the conflict's root causes and secure Russia's safety as drone attacks on Ukraine intensify. Russia launched 273 drones overnight, marking one of its largest assaults since 2022,