Putin sees Russia's advantage and will accept peace only on his terms

Vladimir Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine only on his own terms, with Moscow's demands becoming harsher as Russian forces believe they hold a military advantage over Ukraine, according to Bloomberg sources close to the Kremlin. The report coincides with a visit to Moscow and Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, signaling a new attempt by President Donald Trump to end the conflict. EU Ambassador to Washington Jovita Neliupšienė questioned the visit's timing, emphasizing that Moscow has not changed its military goals and that supporting Ukraine remains Europe's priority. After Putin met the envoys on September 5, the Kremlin called his position "unwavering," with Putin claiming Russia has made "real progress" on the battlefield. The envoys arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, where they were met by senior Ukrainian officials.