Will Trump’s Push for a Putin Ceasefire in Ukraine Mark a Turning Point or Political Theater?

In Anchorage, Alaska, the stage is set for what could either be a breakthrough in international diplomacy or another showpiece fraught with risks to American interests. President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to press Russian leader Vladimir Putin for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine—a move hailed by some as a potential step toward peace and criticized by others as naïve engagement with an adversary. Can Direct Talks Deliver Real Security Gains for America? Trump’s intention to secure a ceasefire before peace talks—including the Ukrainian president—may sound like a noble goal. Yet we must ask: Does this approach truly serve our...