The Endgame Eludes: Putin's Words, Empty Promises The latest round of diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine has brought forth a familiar narrative.
Vladimir Putin has pledged to end the war on Ukrainian soil, assuring visiting negotiators that Moscow is making "real progress" on the battlefield.
However, these empty promises appear to be nothing more than a delaying tactic. Statistics paint a bleak picture: hundreds of thousands killed, millions displaced, and cities reduced to rubble.