It’s up to Moscow to achieve progress in the US-brokered deal with Kyiv.
In life and war, nothing is for sure. Following the negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between American and Ukrainian representatives, a ceasefire and way forward to peace in the former Soviet state’s conflict with Russia seemed possible. However, amid a dispute between the two warring powers, one bent on survival and the other focused on conquest, an armistice leading to peace is tricky. The Ukraine government agreed to the conditions set out in the 30-day pause in fighting. Russia, however, is just coming to the party.
A Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
Secretary of State Marco Rubio was guardedly optimistic in announcing the agreement between the US and Ukraine. However, he quickly pointed out that this only works if Russia’s President Vladimir…
