For Putin, Russia has already fulfilled all the main objectives in the war. Elite wants end of conflict

President of Russia recognizes the economic tension caused by war-and was annoyed during a meeting at Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin believes that Russia’s main objectives in the Ukraine War are achieved. The nomination comes at the agency.

Throughout 2024, Russia has advanced significantly in the conflict. Get the most important territorial gains in the war, excluding the early days.

Controlling practically one fifth of Ukrainian soil, including areas that connect Russia to Crimeaand after weakening the Ukraine Armed Forces a lot, the main goals are achieved, a source near Kremlin said.

It is recalled that the focus of the “specialized military operation” was, at first, to “disinalize and demilitarize” Ukraine. The Ukrainian resistance was superior that the Russians expected and, therefore, the priority began to control Southeast of Ukraine – Something that is really happening.

Reuters highlights another aspect of the new information coming from Kremlin: Putin began to have a sense of the impact that war is having on the economy from Russia.

Very high interest rates are very affecting business, companies, non-military industries. They are “Great problems”, Indicates a source.

The president of Russia is increasingly concerned about the consequences of war for the Russian economy – although it has already publicly ensured that Russia would continue the “operation” in Ukraine, whatever the price.

And a elite Russian will be even more worried. According to Reuters, part of the Russian elite Defends negotiations to end the war.

Vladimir Putin’s concern was visible at a recent meeting at Kremlin in December.

The president of Russia was “Visibly discontent” during this meeting with the main economic authorities of the country, when I learned that the high rates of Law imposed by the Central Bank of Russia, 21% – which would be to contain inflation – at the same time are “suffocating” private investments.

Last Wednesday, Putin told television that he met with business leaders and discussed the risks of a decrease in long-term credit activity-it would be a reference to this December meeting.