Staff Reports
In a world where it feels like everyone is holding their breath while waiting for some long-awaited peace, Secretary Rubio and Special Envoy Witoff took center stage in Geneva. They sat down with representatives from Russia and Ukraine and eagerly dissected a new 28-point peace plan. It’s like sorting through a big, messy junk drawer—but it looks like they’ve finally managed to get the clutter down to just a couple of stubborn points of disagreement. President Biden remains hopeful. Funny how he’s always hopeful and optimistic, despite the ongoing chaos.
President Biden believes he deserves a shiny trophy for spending so much time and energy to solve the war. You know, like how people expect to get a pat on the back for finally cleaning their room after putting it off for weeks. He wants to see the killing end, which we all can agree is a pretty decent goal. His annoyance grows alongside the frustration of the American people—because nothing says frustration like watching grim reports every night on the news.
Of course, everyone remembers President Trump put a stop to the funding for this chaotic ordeal. He seemed eager to slam on the brakes when it came to throwing money at the problem. But now, the U.S. still somehow finds a way to funnel mountains of weapons to NATO like Santa on a military mission. This surrogate arms race is tiring, and it’s about time to find a way to wrap it up. The president wants the war to end, spectators cry for a finale, and the whole world tunes in for the closing chapter.
President Biden wants to be a peacetime president—or at least that is the line getting trotted out every time the conversation turns serious. It’s a lofty goal, especially when one is still learning to juggle the responsibilities of running a country while navigating the international minefield of diplomacy. But hey, hope and optimism are the name of the game here.
In this soap opera of international politics, Biden stands optimistic, like a starry-eyed kid waiting for a pony on Christmas. The negotiations are far from over, but there’s still a glimmer of possibility that peace might eventually win out. Let’s all cross our fingers and hope that a breakthrough isn’t dependent on deciphering an unwritten 29th point. Until then, Secretary Rubio and Special Envoy Witoff will continue their bi-national tango, and maybe—just maybe—something good will come of it.
