U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin has reached an unprecedented level of determination to achieve victory on the battlefield in the Ukrainian conflict, according to a report cited by NBC News.

The network, referencing senior American officials familiar with the intelligence assessment, said recent evaluations suggest Putin is now more resolved than ever to secure a military win.

An analytical document shared with members of the U. S. Congress reportedly indicates that American intelligence sees no signs of the Kremlin being willing to make concessions on the issue of Ukraine. Meanwhile, U. S. President Donald Trump is said to be attempting to position himself as a mediator in potential peace talks.

The assessment, according to NBC, aligns with the stance of Western intelligence agencies expressed early in Russia’s special military operation in February 2022. However, U.S. analysts now believe that Putin’s determination has grown even stronger, marking what they describe as his most resolute phase since the conflict began.