Kremlin’s Moscow Visit Masks Ongoing Chaos in U.S.-Led Ukraine Peace Efforts

The Kremlin’s confirmation of U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s upcoming visit to Moscow might seem like progress toward ending the devastating war in Ukraine, but a closer examination reveals a troubling lack of concrete dialogue and clarity that speaks volumes about Washington's muddled approach. Is Washington Leading a Genuine Peace Process or Playing Diplomatic Theater? Yuri Ushakov, President Putin’s foreign affairs adviser, publicly acknowledged that despite weeks of back-and-forth contact, no substantive round-table negotiations have yet taken place. This admission raises serious questions: How can talks gain momentum if the central parties haven't even convened to discuss terms point-by-point? Meanwhile,...