Until Putin faces greater pressure from West, he has little incentive to pursue peace negotiations

US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are set to hold talks in a bid to end Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine. A ceasefire remains elusive for a Nobel-seeking Trump, eight months into his presidency. Joining us for a deeper perspective, Sharon Gaffney welcomes the Atlantic Council’s UkraineAlert Editor Peter Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson is also Chief Editor of Business Ukraine Magazine.