Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, told TVP World’s World News Tonight that the priority in Ukraine should now be securing a ceasefire rather than pursuing a formal peace agreement. “Putin does not believe Ukraine is a legitimate sovereign country, he believes that it should be a part of Russia,” Volker said during the interview. His remarks reflect growing concern in Western capitals over escalating tensions in Eastern Europe and a recalibration of U.S. foreign policy aimed at balancing relations with Beijing while managing the conflict in Ukraine.