After years of stalled diplomacy, recent Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul proved fruitless, with little more than symbolic significance. Trump's call with Putin indicated a withdrawal from his mediating role, marking a shift from prior attempts to pressure Ukraine into submission. Trump's remarks about economic opportunities in Russia came off as tone-deaf amid ongoing atrocities, further straining U.S. relations with European allies. Analysts suggest that Putin's ongoing refusal to recognize Zelenskyy represents a deep-seated denial of Ukrainian sovereignty, complicating any potential negotiations and casting doubt on future diplomatic efforts.
The much-anticipated Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul came and went with little more than symbolic fanfare, highlighting the ongoing impasse in the peace process.
Trump's statement that the conditions for peace will be negotiated between the two parties seems to directly contradict his previous claims of being the only one capable of ending the war.
Putin's refusal to meet Zelenskyy is not due to a lack of agenda, but rather a deliberate denial of Ukraine's sovereignty in his imperial worldview.
While any retreat by Trump from mediating could benefit Ukraine, expectations for successful negotiations between Russia and Ukraine must be tempered.
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