The Perilous Path of Backchannel Diplomacy: When Peace Negotiations Undermine Democratic Principles
Leaked transcripts reveal Trump envoy Steve Witkoff coached Russian officials on negotiating with President Trump to secure a Ukraine peace deal largely on Russia's terms, undermining Ukraine's President Zelensky. This backchannel diplomacy represents a dangerous betrayal of democratic principles and threatens to sacrifice Ukrainian sovereignty while emboldening authoritarian aggression.









