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To understand the current situation, we must revisit the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The United States has been motivated to seek an end to this war, largely due to its growing significance as a domestic political issue. Peace talks have recently been initiated in Saudi Arabia, aiming to bring together negotiators from both Russia and Ukraine. However, these negotiations encountered a roadblock when Ukrainian officials expressed surprise at not having been included in the discussions, which created a sense of distrust over the outcomes.