...and the reason putin didn't want peace talks was because his...

...and the reason putin didn't want peace talks was because his bargaining position was harmed

Now ZeL cmes out saying WE'LL HOLD INDEFINITELY ....(he had to , no bargain ing chip if you don't)

putin is caught between a rock and a hard place , the rock of insufficient troops to progress the whole front + take back Kursk .....and the hard place of another very umpopular mobilisation while all the while his popularity drops at home from poor living conditions and lack of success in the war