Ukraine Peace Talks Face Uncertainty Amid Mideast Conflict Diversion

Recent developments highlight a troubling shift in international priorities that could undermine America’s strategic interests. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that planned peace negotiations with Russia, initially set for Abu Dhabi this week, may be relocated to Switzerland or Turkey—or possibly delayed altogether—due to the escalating war in the Middle East. This uncertainty is no trivial matter. Since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has led vital diplomatic and military efforts to uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and push back against Kremlin aggression. Yet now, new conflicts involving Iran and Israeli-backed strikes threaten to divert global attention...