Putin welcomes Trump envoys but signals no end to Ukraine war

Putin has received Trump's peace envoys but shows no intention of ending the war in Ukraine, viewing it as a broader effort to reverse the Soviet collapse and restore Russian imperial influence. The Atlantic Council analysis suggests that while talks continue, the fundamental strategic goals remain incompatible, making a negotiated settlement unlikely in the near term. The uncertainty lies in whether Trump's 'win-win' approach can bridge the zero-sum gap or if the conflict will persist.