Is Russia’s Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?

Speculation abounds as Russian President Vladimir Putin may be considering abandoning his Ukraine invasion plans. A Financial Times report suggests he could "relinquish" control over four partly occupied Ukrainian regions, sparking skepticism from Kremlin spokespeople and analysts who view such a move as improbable given the sanctions, labor shortages, and resource constraints facing Russia. The possibility of ending the war along the current front lines is being weighed by experts, with factors like economic pressure and strategic missteps driving this narrative.