Article Summary

This article reports on stalled diplomatic efforts over Ukraine, highlighting Russia's refusal to budge on its demands despite talks with a U.S. envoy and proposed negotiations. It points out contradictions, like a U.S. official calling Putin 'humanitarian' while the International Criminal Court has accused him of war crimes, and warns that key decisions about Ukraine’s future might be made without Ukrainian leaders at the table. The article uses strong language to emphasize Russia's intransigence and suggests figures like Trump are aligning with Russian interests, nudging readers to remain skeptical of peace overtures and support continued aid to Ukraine.