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Yes — according to multiple recent reports, Vladimir Putin is aware of and indirectly engaged in secret diplomatic efforts to find a path toward ending the war in Ukraine. These talks are:
- Not public or formal,
- Often excluding Ukraine,
- Mediated through countries like Saudi Arabia, China, and the UAE.
Key points:
Backchannel diplomacy has been taking place in places like Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) since March 2025, involving Russian and U.S. representatives.
Putin's close allies and senior officials (from the Security Council) have participated.
Russia’s main demands remain unacceptable to Ukraine: neutrality for Ukraine, recognition of Russian-occupied territories, and lifting of Western sanctions.
Putin has not made meaningful concessions but seems interested in limited discussions — possibly to divide the West or pause the conflict on his terms.
Ukraine’s stance:
- President Zelenskyy and his government deny any secret peace talks with Russia.
- They insist on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity as non-negotiable.
Putin and the Hypersonic Missile “Oreshnik”
What is “Oreshnik”?
Oreshnik is a new Russian hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) capable of reaching speeds over Mach 10 (over 12,000 km/h).It’s reportedly based on the RS-26 Rubezh missile platform and can carry multiple independently targeted warheads (MIRVs).Its range is estimated at up to 5,000 km, making it capable of reaching NATO military targets in Europe.
Production and Deployment Status
In June 2025, Vladimir Putin announced the start of serial production of the Oreshnik missile.
On August 1, 2025, Putin confirmed plans to deploy the missile to Belarus by the end of the year.
Launch sites in Belarus are already being prepared, and Belarusian President Lukashenko stated that Russia will supply them free of charge.
Strategic Implications
Putin claimed Western missile defense systems "cannot intercept" Oreshnik.
The deployment in Belarus puts large parts of central and western Europe within range, including key NATO military installations.
Analysts suggest the missile is a strategic threat and a psychological weapon, though its actual battlefield deployment is still in early stages and numbers are limited.
🇷🇺 🇨🇳 Vladimir Putin to Visit China on State Trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit China in late August or early September 2025.
He is expected to attend ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in World War II, held on September 9, alongside President Xi Jinping.
Purpose of the Visit
This visit follows Xi Jinping’s state visit to Moscow in May 2025.
It is meant to reaffirm and deepen strategic cooperation between China and Russia, especially as both nations push back against Western influence.
China and Russia have declared a “no limits” partnership, and this visit underscores their shared vision of a “multipolar world order.”
Background: Putin’s Previous Visit (May 2024)
Putin last visited China in May 2024, shortly after beginning his 5th presidential term.
During that trip, he met Xi in Beijing and Harbin, and launched the “Russia-China Years of Culture.”
The visit was symbolic of a deepening alliance amid global tensions, particularly over the Ukraine war and Taiwan.
Strategic & Global Impact
The two leaders are expected to:
Show unity against Western sanctions and NATO expansion,
Boost bilateral trade (which already exceeded $237 billion in 2024),
Discuss joint energy projects, military coordination, and new international infrastructure efforts -like Belt & Road.
Conclusion:
Vladimir Putin is navigating a delicate balance between military strength and diplomatic engagement. While publicly maintaining a firm stance on Ukraine, he is involved in secret backchannel talks aimed at exploring limited peace options, though without making major concessions. These efforts seem designed to gain strategic leverage, divide Western alliances, and possibly create space to pause the conflict on Russia’s terms.
Simultaneously, Russia is enhancing its military capabilities with the deployment of the hypersonic missile “Oreshnik,” increasing pressure on NATO and Europe, especially through missile deployment in Belarus.
Putin’s upcoming state visit to China reinforces the deepening strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing, highlighting their shared goal of a multipolar global order that challenges Western dominance.
In sum, Putin’s approach reflects a combination of covert diplomacy and overt military posturing, aiming to secure Russia’s interests both regionally and globally amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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