Langkah mengejutkan Putin: Invasi Ukraina dihentikan - Intelijen AS ungkap fakta baru

According to new intelligence reviewed by U.S. and Western officials, Vladimir Putin may have shifted his focus from the war in Ukraine to more urgent objectives, aiming to consolidate control over occupied territories and strengthen the Russian economy. The intelligence suggests that Putin believes the war serves his interests and that he has the momentum to launch a prolonged campaign to seize all of Ukraine. While some U.S. officials remain skeptical of his willingness to negotiate, others see a potential for a peace deal that would grant Russia control over parts of Ukraine, allowing Moscow to continue fighting for more territory in the long term. A senior Western intelligence officer described Putin's thinking as pragmatic, seeking short‑term gains that could be used to justify further military action later. European officials say Moscow is willing to play with the U.S. to limit short‑term objectives while still pursuing maximalist goals. The U.S. senior official noted that Russia's goal is to secure as many occupied areas as possible, but there is no indication that Putin can realistically conquer all of Ukraine, given the lack of breakthroughs on the front line. The narrative underscores the uncertainty among Western officials and intelligence officers about whether Putin is negotiating in good faith or merely prolonging the conflict.