Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said today (February 18): "Today, under the instructions of President Trump, the United States hosted the third round of trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia. We thank the Swiss Confederation for the warm hospitality provided today. President Trump has successfully brought the warring parties together, achieving significant progress. We are honored to work together under his leadership to put an end to the killing in this terrible conflict. Both sides agreed to inform their respective leaders of the latest developments and continue to work towards an agreement."
Comment: The U.S. has publicly announced the promotion of the third round of trilateral talks between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine, aiming to quickly fulfill the "end the war" commitment. Essentially, it prioritizes American interests, using external pressure to push the negotiation process forward. The talks have released positive signals of easing the conflict and reducing casualties, but they also expose the reality of major powers dominating and allies being sidelined. The demands of Europe and Ukraine will be placed in a secondary position. Whether this negotiation leads to peace or war is basically decided by the U.S. and Russia, and its subsequent development will profoundly reshape the European security landscape.
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