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As the negotiations carry on, there is a sense of impending frustration, with expectations that Trump will soon recognize the futility in Russia’s disinterest in meaningful accord. The Kremlin has laid out maximalist demands, including the cessation of U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine, which the White House has thus far rejected. This resistance suggests that Trump may be unwilling to concede significant ground to Putin, reflecting an understanding of Russia's historical behavior in negotiations.