Conversations: "Putin's State Of Mind" and other stories - 2:34 PM 12/3/2025
2:34 PM 12/3/2025 #Conversations Based on the text provided, here is a summary of Steve Rosenberg’s analysis regarding the recent diplomatic talks in Moscow. Key Takeaways 1. Diplomatic Deadlock Despite a five-hour meeting in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and US representatives (Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner), no peace deal is imminent.1 Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that "no compromise version has yet been found." 2. Putin’s Uncompromising Stance Putin appears convinced that Russia holds the initiative on the battlefield and that he is winning the war.2 Consequently, he feels no pressure to sign a deal or stop operations now. The "Runaway Car" Analogy: The author compares Putin to a vehicle with "no brakes, no steering wheel and no reverse gear," intent on convincing the West that nothing can force him to change direction. Rhetoric: Putin continues to use harsh rhetoric, labeling the Ukrainian leadership a "thieving ...
