Kremlin whisperers and the mission to contain the nuclear disaster A report by the Financial Times reveals the efforts of a group of influential American and Russian figures to prevent the spread of the war in Ukraine and to contain the risk of a nuclear conflict in 2022. Richard Kahn, an American lawyer, Bob Forzman, an American banker, and Matthias Wernig, a former East German intelligence officer and one of Putin's closest friends, tried to convey Washington's messages to the Russian leader by creating an unofficial channel and prepare the ground for a peace agreement. Wernig delivered the White House's message to Putin in a private meeting; A message that America is not looking for the destruction of Russia or regime change in Moscow. Putin then spoke about the lack of justification for the use of nuclear weapons and announced his willingness to negotiate. These efforts also led to the formulation of a plan to end the war; But Ukraine's opposition to territorial concessions and the lack of official support from Washington thwarted the peace initiative. The members of the group believe that an opportunity was lost to end the war on better terms than the current situation; However, former US officials are skeptical of Putin's genuine willingness to compromise. Details of the report on the channel's global economy website.

Kremlin whisperers and the mission to contain the nuclear disaster A report by the Financial Times reveals the efforts of a group of influential American and Russian figures to prevent the spread of the war in Ukraine and to contain the risk of a nuclear conflict in 2022. Richard Kahn, an American lawyer, Bob Forzman, an American banker, and Matthias Wernig, a former East German intelligence officer and one of Putin's closest friends, tried to convey Washington's messages to the Russian leader by creating an unofficial channel and prepare the ground for a peace agreement. Wernig delivered the White House's message to Putin in a private meeting; A message that America is not looking for the destruction of Russia or regime change in Moscow. Putin then spoke about the lack of justification for the use of nuclear weapons and announced his willingness to negotiate. These efforts also led to the formulation of a plan to end the war; But Ukraine's opposition to territorial concessions and the lack of official support from Washington thwarted the peace initiative. The members of the group believe that an opportunity was lost to end the war on better terms than the current situation; However, former US officials are skeptical of Putin's genuine willingness to compromise. Details of the report on the channel's global economy website.