Russian elites are pressuring Putin to make concessions on the Ukraine issue under the "Resource Agreement" - The Washington Post
According to The Washington Post, as the US and Ukraine signed an agreement on resource extraction, internal pressure on Putin from Russia's political and economic elites is increasing. This agreement is seen by some Russian individuals as a signal of changes in the global power landscape, suggesting that Moscow's opportunity to secure favorable peace in the future is shrinking.
Meanwhile, the initiative proposed by US Senator Lindsey Graham to impose a 500% tariff on countries purchasing Russian energy has further intensified this pressure.
A Russian official who wished to remain anonymous told the newspaper that Putin is facing continuous pressure from within to at least appear willing to compromise.
"He understands that if he doesn't, there could be serious consequences - especially against the backdrop of an expanding budget deficit," the source added.
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