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Trump has articulated a desire to bring about peace through direct negotiations with both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, his attempts to foster dialogue have been met with setbacks. Reports suggest that Trump's outreach to Russia was undermined by a dismissive response from Putin's team, which included a public affront involving Trump’s family. This kind of retaliation not only complicates diplomatic overtures but also reinforces perceptions of the rigid stances each side has taken.