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

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.