On October 29, at the Vezha Center for Public Energy studio, political analyst Petro Olishchuk provided insights into recent international developments regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine. Host and guest discussed the evolving stance of the US: despite optimistic statements, American intelligence sees no intention from the Kremlin to end the war, pushing US officials toward more public pressure and preparing a new sanctions package.
Olishchuk noted that Western governments are adjusting their rhetoric to justify further sanctions against Russia, since President Putin shows no sign of seeking peace. Significant changes in US or European policy should not be expected without clear signals from the Kremlin.
The discussion focused on Donald Trump's initiative to broker a ceasefire, but Olishchuk stressed that such steps do not guarantee lasting peace in practice. He emphasized that China, as a major international player, currently has no incentive to end the conflict, while European countries forecast the war could last several more years.
Olishchuk concluded that Ukraine’s diplomatic insistence on a ceasefire and sanctions remains its main leverage with the West, and that overall, the situation at the front remains largely unchanged.
