Putin, Zelenskyy, And The Peace Trump Can’t Broker

President Donald Trump’s attempt to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine has hit another dead end after he indefinitely postponed a planned summit with Vladimir Putin. Despite months of diplomatic maneuvering, major obstacles persist — rigid territorial demands, Trump’s inconsistent leverage, and both sides’ unwillingness to compromise. Analysts say Putin continues exploiting Trump’s desire for a deal, while Kyiv refuses territorial concessions. The decision underscores the fragile state of ceasefire diplomacy amid shifting global priorities following the recent Gaza truce.

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Putin, Zelenskyy, And The Peace Trump Can’t Broker
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Putin, Zelenskyy, And The Peace Trump Can’t Broker

IN SHORTPresident Donald Trump’s attempt to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine has hit another dead end after he indefinitely postponed a planned summit with Vladimir Putin. Despite months of diplomatic maneuvering, major obstacles persist — rigid territorial demands, Trump’s inconsistent leverage, and both sides’ unwillingness to compromise. Analysts say Putin continues exploiting Trump’s desire for a deal, while Kyiv refuses territorial concessions. The decision underscores the fragile state of ceasefire diplomacy amid shifting global priorities following the recent Gaza truce.

TL;DR

  • Trump postponed a planned Budapest summit with Putin citing lack of progress.
  • The move follows a failed meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy last week.
  • Trump’s sanctions threats have failed to soften Moscow’s demands.
  • Russia still insists on full control over eastern Donbas.
  • The U.S. president fears his involvement could escalate the war further.
  • Zelenskyy refused U.S. pressure to offer territorial concessions.
  • Analysts warn Putin is using Trump’s mediating efforts to stall Western support.
  • Experts highlight limits of “deal-based diplomacy” in prolonged wars.
  • Ceasefire hopes fade as Russia renews missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
  • The White House refrains from confirming a future summit timeline.

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