Russian President Vladimir Putin has abandoned any hopes for a quick resolution in Ukraine through peace negotiations, and is now laser-focused on the complete destruction of the Ukrainian state. That’s according to a new report by independent Russian media outlet Explanatory Note, citing anonymous sources close to the Kremlin. Until recently, the sources believed that a potential end to the war through negotiations had been possible, especially with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signalling a willingness to hold a referendum on the terms for ending hostilities. However, following Ukr…