Why U.S. Business Deals Are Unlikely to Get Putin to Give Any Ground

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has shown a willingness to endure a high price to get what he wants in Ukraine, and he sees little reason to stop fighting now, analysts say.Jared Kushner, left, and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoys, with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in September. The two Americans are convening on Tuesday and Wednesday in the United Arab Emirates for more talks.