[MinorityRepublican]

Putin’s objective? Defend his land bridge to Crimea. Then he can force a cease fire.

[Kazan]

The Russians aren't going to agree to another ceasefire with Ukraine and NATO, who reneged on the Minsk Accords.

Russia will, justifiably, demand guarantees Ukraine will remain neutral and de-militarized. If not, they will take more of Ukraine to create a buffer zone and protect Russian Federation territory.