Russia is exploiting negotiations to end the war in Ukraine as a "tool for manipulation¡± as it aims to restore relations with the U.S., but has no intention of ending the invasion, according to an assessment by Estonian foreign intelligence.
"Russia is setting long-term operational objectives in its war against Ukraine. This confirms that the recent uptick in peace-talk rhetoric is merely a tactic to buy time,¡± according to the annual report of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service published on Tuesday.
The assessment casts a shadow over U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s effort to end the four-year war, as his envoys seek to bring together Russian and Ukrainian negotiators. While Kyiv has secured commitments for guarantees designed to prevent a further Russian attack, talks have stalled over other issues including territory.
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