Kremlin elites warm to Witkoff but Ukraine peace deal remains distant

Russian elites reportedly view US envoy Witkoff favorably, yet substantive agreement on Ukraine is far off. Starshield, the defense version of Starlink, remains slow despite US assurances of full restoration, indicating ongoing operational friction. The gap between positive diplomatic atmospherics and concrete progress suggests a protracted negotiation phase.

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