Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that part of Vladimir Putin's inner circle prefers ending the war with Ukraine because of the deteriorating Russian economy, according to the source. The claim has not been independently verified.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that members of Russian President Vladimir Putin's inner circle favor ending the war in Ukraine due to the weakening state of the Russian economy. The statement was reported by the source and has not been corroborated by other sources.
Zelenskyy has made several public assessments of Russian leadership's intentions in recent months. The Zioneer has previously reported on his statements suggesting Putin does not want peace, as well as his claims that internal Russian documents show growing public anxiety and economic concern. This latest remark aligns with his broader argument that internal economic pressures could shift Kremlin decision-making.
The claim that Putin's inner circle is divided on the war remains unverified. No specific names or evidence were provided in the report.
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