Russia’s attempt to stop its invasion of Ukraine is hitting a wall, as new fights in the Middle East drag away the international attention and resources the peace plan needs.
Diplomats around the world have been trying to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table, but growing instability in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen has forced many governments to focus on those conflicts instead. The extra pressure on diplomats, aid workers and military advisers means fewer people and fewer funds can be allocated to the Ukraine talks.
The United Nations and European Union have called for urgent meetings, but many member states are already stretched thin, handling both refugees from the Middle East and supply‑chain disruptions. Meanwhile, Russia has seized on these distractions, saying that Ukraine’s war should be resolved through international pressure rather than direct talks.
In the past week, the U.S. State Department announced a new “Middle East‑Ukraine” initiative, hoping to coordinate resources across both crises. But experts say the plan will only work if Middle East advisers can return to the table and the global community commits to a steady flow of diplomatic staff and money for Ukraine.
Until those issues are settled, the road to a lasting peace in eastern Europe remains slow and uncertain. The international community watches closely, hoping that pressure will build fast enough to force Russia back to the negotiation table.
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