Inadequate Terms Unmet Peace

Russia's ruling class is seeking a negotiated settlement with the United States regarding the war in Ukraine due to mounting economic pressures. Declining oil revenues, a critical source of funding for the Russian state, coupled with escalating military-industrial expenditures related to the ongoing conflict, are creating a significant deficit in the federal budget. This economic strain is prompting the Russian government to explore diplomatic solutions to alleviate the financial burden of the war. A negotiated agreement, in their view, would potentially lead to reduced military spending and stabilize the country's economic outlook. The article suggests that the pursuit of a settlement is not necessarily driven by purely political or ideological factors, but rather by the increasingly urgent need to address Russia's deteriorating economic situation caused by the war and its consequences. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/02/zxjd-a02.html