Putin Doubles Down on Ukraine Despite Trump’s Concerns

Wed Jul 09 2025 21:12:06 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Putin Doubles Down on Ukraine Despite Trump’s Concerns

Russian President Vladimir Putin remains resolute in his military campaign against Ukraine, disregarding President Trump’s criticisms as he anticipates a collapse of Ukrainian defenses.


Putin’s confidence in a military advantage leads him to avoid concessions, signaling a hardened stance amid shifting U.S. political dynamics, as experts suggest Ukraine may face significant challenges in the coming months.



President Vladimir V. Putin is intensifying Russia's military efforts in Ukraine, showing little regard for President Trump's expressed disappointment. Analysts and insiders relay that Putin feels assured of Russia’s growing strength on the battlefield and believes that Ukrainian defenses could falter soon. Key figures close to the Kremlin indicate that Putin considers halting military actions without significant Ukrainian concessions as unacceptable.

Tatiana Stanovaya, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, emphasized that the Russian leader would not compromise his aims for the sake of U.S.-Russia relations. This determination marks a notable departure from earlier in the year, when expectations were high following Trump’s inauguration. Trump, who campaigned on the promise of rapidly ending the Ukraine conflict, had previously indicated a willingness to rekindle U.S.-Russia ties, sparking hope among some Russians for potential sanctions relief and geopolitical advantages.

Putin's optimism about maintaining and extending control over Ukrainian territories is reinforced by views that he could weather any U.S. pressures from Trump’s administration, resulting in a firm rejection of cease-fire proposals that would require him to relinquish territory. As the conflict unfolds, Ukraine might find itself in a precarious position, facing mounting military threats, while political dynamics abroad continue to ripple through the ongoing war.

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