[Russia] - Putin Ready to Freeze War on Current Battlefield Lines-- Reuters

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
President Vladimir Putin is seeking to negotiate a ceasefire deal with Ukraine that recognizes the current battlefield lines,
insider talks was quoted as saying by Reuters.Another source suggested that a ceasefire deal recognizing current battlefield lines could
negotiations, according to a source cited by Reuters
Domestically, Putin is concerned that a protracted war would force him to announce a second highly unpopular mobilization drive, sources
said.U.S
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters on a visit to Kyiv last week that he did not believe Putin was interested in serious
negotiations.