**US President’s Ukraine Ceasefire Goal Unlikely**
Donald Trump’s goal of bringing a quick end to Russia‘s full-scale invasion of Ukraine seems increasingly distant. After several rounds of talks, there has been little progress towards a ceasefire.
**Expert Says US Leverage Over Russia Not Being Used**
A leading expert on negotiations says that the White House is not using its leverage over Russia effectively in the conflict. The expert, who spoke to the Kyiv Independent, said that the US needs to provide more military and economic support to Ukraine if it wants to change the calculus of the conflict.
**Trump Views Putin as Friend**
The expert also revealed that Trump views Russian President Vladimir Putin as a friend, dating back to when Russia was accused of helping him win the presidential election in 2016. This has led Trump to prioritize getting a deal over stopping Putin’s aggression.
**Lack of Will From US Government**
There is a lack of political will in the US government to take action on Ukraine, according to the expert. Without more support from the US, it is unlikely that there will be a long-term ceasefire or peace deal in Ukraine.
**Trump’s Business Approach Failing in Diplomacy**
The expert also said that Trump’s approach to negotiations has failed in the diplomatic world because he is trying to impose business tactics on complex and multi-party situations. This has led to failures, such as his inability to stop Putin’s aggression.
**Key Points:**
* US President Donald Trump‘s goal of bringing a quick end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine seems unlikely.
* The White House is not using its leverage over Russia effectively in the conflict.
* Trump views Russian President Vladimir Putin as a friend, dating back to when Russia was accused of helping him win the presidential election in 2016.
* There is a lack of political will in the US government to take action on Ukraine.
* Without more support from the US, it is unlikely that there will be a long-term ceasefire or peace deal in Ukraine.