Confrontations and Coalitions

Russo-Ukrainian peace negotiations are ongoing but are unlikely to succeed as Russia believes it is winning the war. A recent U.S.-led peace proposal blindsided Ukraine and Europe, leading to a revised plan after diplomatic meetings. Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected the new proposal, demonstrating no real interest in ending the conflict. Moscow's strategy appears to be to make Kyiv look like the obstacle to peace, with the goal of stopping U.S. intelligence sharing and weapons deliveries to Ukraine.