Ukraine conflict regains international attention as peace prospects remain low (decode39.com)

• Fontaine: US abandoned effort to end war, Europe never led.
• Ukraine made tactical gains but not enough for peace talks.
• Italy urged to sustain long-term support, not mediate.

"As Gulf tensions ease, attention shifts back to Ukraine, but Richard Fontaine of the Center for a New American Security sees no imminent peace. He states the US has abandoned ending the war, and Europe never led. He expects more fighting. Ukraine has made tactical gains and struck deep into Russia, but these are not a turning point. Attacks on Russian infrastructure do not generate diplomatic momentum. Italy should sustain support, not mediate."