Kremlin plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine after US midterms, Bloomberg reports

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The Kremlin no longer believes US President Donald Trump can force Ukraine to accept a peace agreement on Russian terms, according to Bloomberg sources, prompting plans to intensify strikes on Ukraine and pressure on European allies. Moscow expects Trump's position to weaken after the US midterm elections and will seek further sanctions relief, similar to the diesel deal announced in early October, while aiming to convince Washington that joint business is possible without ending the war first. Peace talks are scheduled for November 10-11 in Abu Dhabi with Russian envoy Vladimir Medinsky attending, though analysts warn Trump may shift focus to Iran, potentially threatening US military aid to Ukraine.


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