The impossible just happened in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time since the 2022 invasion, top negotiators from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are officially locked in the same room. This unprecedented diplomatic explosion follows a whirlwind week of high-stakes maneuvering, including a direct sit-down between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos. While the world holds its breath, the reality on the ground remains razor-sharp: the Kremlin has already signaled that no permanent ink will hit the paper unless grueling territorial disputes are settled first. The deadlock isn’t just being discussed—it’s being challenged by the most powerful players on the planet.
