Behind the Curtain: Washington’s Flawed Ukraine Peace Push Risks Undermining America’s Security

President Donald Trump has stepped into what is arguably the most complex diplomatic arena of recent years: seeking an end to the grinding conflict in Ukraine. While this effort reflects a desire to restore peace, it collides head-on with stark realities on the ground and conflicting interests from both Kyiv and Moscow.The United States, under Trump’s direction, has launched an ambitious peace initiative, sending envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff for marathon discussions with Russian officials before engaging Ukrainian leadership. Yet this high-profile diplomacy reveals a fundamental tension—one that pits unrealistic concessions against the essential principle of national sovereignty that...