Putin will never make peace in Ukraine because it will ‘ruin him’

In the latest podcast episode, Sir Bill Browder suggests that Vladimir Putin has no intention of making peace in Ukraine because doing so would mean admitting failure, which could lead to his political downfall. Despite the prolonged conflict and Ukraine's successful attacks on Russia's energy systems, Browder argues that Putin's pride and political survival are more important than ending the war. This situation underscores the deep-seated complexities and personal stakes involved in the conflict, highlighting why a resolution seems so elusive.