Can there be peace in Ukraine, or is Putin just playing for time?

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible deal to end the conflict in Ukraine, with notable absence of any Ukrainian official. This marks a significant shift in the US stance on the conflict, as President Trump referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a dictator and falsely claimed he started the war. Many fear Trump’s eagerness for a quick end to the war could lead to a dangerous temporary halt that would allow Russia to reconstitute its forces for future aggression.

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