The Patchwork Peace Process: A Fragile Pause in Ukraine's Ongoing Struggle Vladimir Putin's decision to pause strikes on Kyiv is being hailed as a hopeful sign that diplomacy is gaining traction.
However, this optimism is tempered by a more complex reality – one where fleeting moments of calm are often eclipsed by the larger landscape of war.
The arrival of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow marks a revival of sorts for the US's role as mediator between Russia and Ukraine.