Ukraine Eyes Strikes on Russia: A High-Stakes Gamble for Negotiation Leverage

Ukraine is seeking to launch strikes deep into Russian territory, aiming to pressure Moscow into negotiations. Senior officials in Kyiv believe that a demonstration attack using Anglo-French weapons could illustrate the vulnerability of Russian military installations, potentially pushing Russia to consider negotiations. However, this strategy faces significant risks and lacks support from the United States, which has been blocking the use of long-range Storm Shadow missiles in Russia due to concerns over escalating the conflict. The Russian government has stated its position against negotiations under the current circumstances, emphasizing the threat posed by Ukraine's military actions.