Vladimir Putin started his war in Ukraine with four different plans to win. According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, he is down to his last two. His original hopes of a quick victory have faded as the conflict drags on.

Meanwhile, there is a lot of talk about Donald Trump and Russia. A former US ambassador recently warned that Trump is falling into a trap set by Putin. The concern is that Putin might try to use his influence to change how the US approaches the war.

There is also growing worry about the possibility of US business deals involving Putin. Experts at the New York Times say these kinds of deals are very unlikely to make Putin change his mind or give up any ground in Ukraine. He is focused on his own goals and is not easily swayed by money or business promises.

Because of these fears, some voices in Washington are speaking up. The National Review says that Congress should step in and block Trump from making any business deals with Putin. They believe it is too risky to have financial ties with a leader who is currently at war with a US ally.

In short: Putin is struggling to reach his goals in Ukraine, and many people are worried that American business deals could make the situation even more complicated.

Source: WSJ