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The administration appears committed to diplomacy, emphasizing that the entire team has been working tirelessly to facilitate negotiations. While there remains skepticism about Vladimir Putin's willingness to accept peace terms — particularly given Russia's history of aggression and territorial ambitions — officials believe that the groundwork laid over the past few years could eventually lead to an end to hostilities. The central sticking points involve land security guarantees for Ukraine and the broader geopolitical security framework that would prevent future conflicts.