Low Hopes for US Russia-Ukraine Talks
February 17, 2026·28 days ago·via WesternSlopeNow.com
US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine face dim prospects, highlighting endless foreign entanglements draining American treasure. After billions wasted on Ukraine's black hole, skepticism grows over more diplomatic theater without clear wins for US interests. Putin holds the cards while Biden-era weakness lingers; real America First means prioritizing borders over brokering distant ceasefires. Low expectations reflect reality: no quick fix without strength, not handouts. Read more about this...