Viktor Shlinchak, chairman of the board of the Institute of World Policy, shared his opinions on Espreso TV.“Words about a quick peace have a chilling effect. They cool not only Ukrainians, who are truly exhausted by the war and think that peace will arrive any day — October 26 or January 15 — but also the countries and leaders supporting us. This Russian PSYOPS influences certain leaders, making them think: why exert effort and help Ukraine now if Trump will soon make peace?” Shlinchak said.Shlinchak emphasized that all these peace talks are Russia’s attempt to sow doubt about the need for continuing support for Ukraine.“I view it precisely in this paradigm, because nothing now indicates that Putin intends to stop. In reality, he no longer has any cards, but the war machine he has set in motion cannot be stopped quickly. Otherwise, he would have to admit he failed to achieve his goals. Moreover, he is cornered by the part of Russian society that advocates more radical actions in the war,” Shlinchak added.Americanist Dmytro Dovhopolyi believes that Lavrov's statements about the Kremlin's supposed readiness for peace agreements are part of a manipulative scenario designed to create the illusion of Russian diplomatic activity.