Russia-Ukraine War and Trump Peace Prospects

A September 1 assessment reported limited, costly Russian advances and some Ukrainian gains, while suspected sabotage and attacks involving European infrastructure raise broader NATO-security concerns. Putin’s continued defiance and apparent preference for Trump intermediaries Witkoff and Kushner, without comparable engagement with Kyiv, complicate prospects for a balanced peace initiative. The upcoming UN Human Rights Council session may provide another forum for disputes over Ukraine and accountability.