Russian Pullback From Kyiv Is Likely to Be Limited and Tactical

Kremlin and western analysts see little sign of de-escalation
Decision fits ongoing shift to boost attack in eastern Donbas

Alexander Rodnyansky, adviser to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, says there has not been much progress in peace talks with Russia. He says Moscow has “failed miserably” to reach their military objectives in the northern part of the country. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.”Source: Bloomberg

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By Marc Champion

March 29, 2022 at 7:25 PM UTC

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March 30, 2022 at 10:32 AM UTC

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Russia’s offer to “fundamentally cut back” its military operations in northern Ukraine sparked optimism around the potential for a peace deal Tuesday, easing oil prices and boosting equity markets. Yet there’s strong reason for caution.

Russia’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky presented the decision to draw back from the capital, Kyiv, and the northern city of Chernihiv as de-escalatory, but it is likely also to be tactical.