# Putin May Actually Want a Peace Deal—Here’s the Long-Shot Theory

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Podcast: [Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-updates-on-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-7410811)
Published: 2026-09-05T19:30:18+00:00
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I examine whether Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Vladimir Putin could produce a short-term halt to strikes on Moscow and Kyiv ahead of Russia’s September 18–20 elections—and why Russia’s continued attacks and demand for all of Donetsk make a durable agreement unlikely.I also assess Ukraine’s Black Sea food-export diplomacy, the NABU and SAPO corruption investigation in Kyiv, Russian-linked ransomware against Berlin, and the expanding sabotage threat to European infrastructure. The strategic concern is not rhetoric: repeated attacks across NATO and EU states could eventually cause casualties and create a crisis neither side intended.00:00 A Possible Temporary Truce Before Russian Elections03:40 Black Sea Food Routes and Ukraine’s Defense Industry05:43 Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Investigation08:08 Russian Hybrid Operations and Sabotage in Europe10:30 Poland, NATO Nuclear Deterrence, and Ukrainian Refugees13:22 Donetsk Demands and the Prospects for Peace16:42 U.S. Policy: Congress, Venezuela, and Iran20:00 American Support and Ukraine’s War Effort#UkraineRussiaWar #RussiaUkraine #NATO #UkrainePeaceTalks #RussianSabotage #BlackSeaFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.Fundraisers video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMTs6amkGUg and Here is the direct link to the Ukraine Support Bridge: https://ukrainesupportbridge.com/ - Ukrainian Refugee M's Room and Board is covered for this year. It is not for the rest of her time at CSU. I will be pushing on the other fundraisers for now, but if you still wish to give to make that whole (Aprox 48K total), here is the direct link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ms-journey-at-charleston-southern-university?attribution_id=sl:2708fb35-6c96-49b9-a5f9-6b7567483de6&lang=en_…

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