Following his Vatican meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Donald Trump suggested a framework for ending the Russia-Ukraine war might already exist.
Putin's strategy isn't about peace—it's about control. By pitting Dmitriev and Lavrov against each other, he ensures Ukraine peace talks remain stalled.
In 2022, the French President kept diplomatic channels open with Moscow longer than other leaders, cutting ties only when it became clear Putin wouldn't end the invasion.