Putin's Rising Price for Peace in Ukraine.

The article discusses the evolving dynamics between the U.S., Germany, and Russia in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. It highlights the importance of the U.S.-German partnership in the trans-Atlantic alliance and the challenges posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The article explores the potential for a compromise peace deal that may involve territorial concessions by Ukraine in exchange for NATO and EU membership, but notes the difficulties in negotiating with Putin, who seeks to assert Russian dominance in the region. [Extracted from the article]