Putin confirms peace talks are only possible if Ukraine capitulates — ISW
Russian propagandists present extreme war scenarios at St. Petersburg forum
Budanov says Kremlin is shrinking its war goals after failures in Ukraine
Muted Red Square parade reveals Kremlin strain behind wartime propaganda
Kremlin pushes peace narrative to hide unchanged war goals
Putin’s mid-Nov. deadline to take Pokrovsk is unrealistic — ISW
Putin throws everything at Pokrovsk while Ukrainian defense struggles
Zelenskyy: Just peace likely only after Putin