Fiona Hill, a former national security official, argues that ongoing U.S.-brokered talks to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are unlikely to yield immediate results. Despite Ukraine agreeing to a ceasefire, Russia's recent escalation in attacks highlights the challenges of establishing a lasting peace. Hill emphasizes that Putin’s motivations and the experience level of the U.S. negotiating team limit effective diplomacy, with possible territorial concessions facing Ukraine if support wavers. Overall, the geopolitical dynamics complicate prospects for resolution in the near future.
Both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky know that Trump's primary goal is to broker a peace deal, even if it doesn't last or harms Ukraine.
Putin has no incentives to end the war, but plenty to engage in talks in hopes of normalizing relations with the U.S.
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