Thursday briefing: Thanks to an erratic Trump, peace in Ukraine is still far away
Today's briefing notes that a cease‑fire remains elusive in Ukraine as Russian officials continue to reject negotiations. Meanwhile, shifting U.S. priorities under President Trump have unsettled NATO allies, creating uncertainty about American support. The combination of Russian resistance and unpredictable U.S. policy means prospects for ending the conflict remain distant, according to the analysis in the near term.