How many times have there been negotiations? It seems to me that everything is in vain.

The problem is that the latest imposition from the US provides a lot to Ruzzia and gives Ukraine something that they already had - basically a maritime peace or truce if you will. Ruzzia got some sanctions lifted, while Ukraine can do some exports, which were already possible anyway. I think that Trump de$$$$erves a very big thank you from Putin and I am sure he will get it one way or another.