War in Ukraine: galvanized by the support of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin gives nothing up

Steve Witkoff traveled alone to Saint Petersburg to discuss peace proposals with Vladimir Putin, following talks with Volodymyr Zelensky. His visit highlighted a lack of diplomatic leverage from the Trump administration. During a lengthy meeting, Witkoff, a personal friend of Trump, failed to secure any concessions from Russia regarding Ukraine. Putin set his own conditions, and planned talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. were postponed until November 10.