'Putin not in any rush to reach a deal: Russia believes it has the upper hand on the battlefield'

In the current volatile geopolitical landscape, the Ukraine peace negotiations are bringing to the forefront deep internal divisions in the US and in Europe, concerns surrounding Steve Witkoff's perceived alignment with Moscow, and economic incentives behind the Trump administration’s pursuit of a transactional peace. For deeper insight on the competing visions for Ukraine’s future and Europe’s long term security, Carys Garland welcomes Dr. Garret J. Martin, Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer, and Co-Director of the Transatlantic Policy Center, in the School of International Service (SIS) at American University.