CNN: Donald Trump may have felt that this was the last moment to express sympathy for Vladimir Putin

European allies and Kyiv are attempting to translate U.S. demands into a plan that might satisfy Donald Trump, while Russia seeks to present business opportunities to draw Trump closer. CNN highlights that for Moscow, peace means victory, with Putin's demands remaining unchanged, including Ukraine's withdrawal from Donbas. Ukraine cannot concede this territory without a fight, as it is heavily fortified and crucial for defense. Trump's recent pro-Russian initiatives, aimed at pressuring Moscow for undefined peace terms, are seen as benefiting Putin and burdening Trump and the Republican Party ahead of midterm elections. CNN concludes that Trump's actions may harm his legacy and party, as he expresses sympathy for Putin.