It’s been over three and a half years since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine—and the war shows no signs of ending. Peace talks flare, missiles strike, and the stalemate continues. Recent diplomacy saw Trump, Putin, and Zelensky exchanging statements, but no deal emerged. While Kyiv strikes back, Moscow’s drone and missile attacks continue, hitting factories, homes, and even American facilities. Europe debates security guarantees, China’s role, and where to intervene. So, is this flurry of diplomacy a waste of time? Palki Sharma tells you.