Only political engineering by the US can restore Russian language rights in Ukraine like Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged Russia would do.
Trump appeared to have recognized the limits of third-party mediation between Russia and Ukraine in the post that he made after his latest call with Putin.
Xi Jinping will talk with Putin on a range of issues, signing a number of inter-governmental agreements, suggesting a deal between them if Ukraine talks fail.
Russia warned any unconditional ceasefire of the 30-day sort that Zelensky proposed could create an opening for NATO to expand its military influence in Ukraine.
Ukraine extended martial law exposing Zelensky's fear of losing re-election. He’s very unpopular, and he likely fears that the US wants to replace him.
