Diplomacy in Shifting Sands The latest diplomatic foray by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner into the Ukraine conflict zone marks a significant shift in Washington's approach to mediating this protracted war.
The escalation of tensions on the ground, however, is evident in Ukraine's deepening strikes into Russian territory.
Recent gains by the Ukrainian military have emboldened Kyiv to seek greater international support for its efforts, and US involvement lends credence to these overtures.