Putin is delaying talks. He is waiting for the elections in the USA

The Kremlin is delaying peace negotiations until after the U.S. Congressional elections, scheduled for November 8. Advisor Yuri Ushakov stated that talks could begin after this date, as Moscow wants to assess the political landscape and potential sanctions relief depending on the election outcome. They are closely monitoring American public opinion to gauge the Republicans' performance and are unwilling to commit to any agreements before the vote.