Putin’s Moscow Meeting Demand Exposes Russia’s Real Intentions in Ukraine Conflict

In a recent press conference held in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin made headlines by declaring his willingness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski—but only if Zelenski travels to Moscow. On the surface, this might look like a gesture toward diplomacy. But through an America First lens, it reveals a familiar pattern of Kremlin brinkmanship designed to stall progress and preserve its aggressive foothold in Ukraine. Is Putin Really Interested in Peace—or Just Power? Putin's demand for Zelenski to come to Moscow ignores the stark realities on the ground: parts of Ukraine remain under Russian military occupation, making any...