Despite claimed openness for peace talks, Russia still pursues maximalist goals – Canada’s intel

In its latest report based on the Canadian Forces Intelligence Command analysis, the Canadian Armed Forces say that Russia continues demonstrating a commitment to its maximalist war aims despite Russia's professed openness to negotiations.

We’re working with international partners to detect, correct, and call out the Kremlin’s state-sponsored disinformation about Ukraine.

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— Canadian Armed Forces (@CanadianForces) March 2, 2023

The Canadian Armed Forces tweeted:

• "Russia continues to demonstrate a commitment to its maximalist war aims, which is at odds with its professed openness to a negotiated settlement to the conflict."
• "For example, Russia insists, as a precondition to any peace agreement, that four contested regions of Ukraine are and must remain part of Russia."
• "Russia knows its preconditions are a non-starter for Ukraine, indicating Russia is currently unwilling to negotiate a good-faith peace agreement."

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