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Despite ongoing diplomatic talks—held in Geneva, Abu Dhabi, Florida, and most recently in Moscow—concrete results remain elusive. The US and Russia continue to negotiate behind the scenes, with key representatives such as Steve Witkov flying to Moscow for discussions with Vladimir Putin. These talks, however, are marred by revelations of questionable conduct, such as a leaked conversation in which Witkov appeared to advise the Russian side on how to pitch Ukraine to former President Trump. Trump defended this conduct, further fueling accusations of betrayal.