According to the author of the Resurgam channel, a foreign relations expert, two major developments emerged late last night following Donald Trump’s latest comments:Witkoff is now expected to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday or Thursday.The Kremlin had specifically requested that Washington send Witkoff as its envoy.To recap: after Trump initially announced that Witkoff would head to Moscow following his visit to Gaza, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker confirmed over the weekend that the trip would happen “this weekend” — meaning yesterday. But as Resurgam points out, Trump’s most recent remarks make it clear: the visit didn’t happen. Instead, it may now take place on August 6 or 7.Resurgam explains that the situation surrounding the trip has grown increasingly revealing. As of Saturday, the visit was still officially scheduled for Sunday. The sudden delay — right in the final stretch of what many observers are calling “Trump’s deadline” — gives the impression of a high-stakes, last-minute pressure tactic: “Make the deal.”From Resurgam’s perspective, Trump appears to be accommodating Moscow’s preference by sending Witkoff — a figure the Kremlin reportedly sees as “convenient.” This move is likely intended to pave the way, in Trump’s view, for a favorable decision from Russia.“On one hand, it’s troubling that Trump seems willing to give the Kremlin what it wants,” Resurgam notes. “But from his perspective, there are few viable alternatives within his current circle.” The channel adds that Trump may see this as “a gift to Putin” — and should Moscow reject it, an emotional backlash from Trump is almost guaranteed. As Resurgam puts it, the Witkoff visit now resembles a “final chance” gambit wrapped in an ultimatum.Shifting media landscapeResurgam also highlights an important shift in the media ecosystem surrounding Trump. Once vocal critics of Ukraine among Trump-aligned outlets have gone noticeably quiet. Some even portray the Kremlin as the main obstacle to peace.Trump himself has dialed back his earlier tough talk on sanctions. While he once proclaimed they would “destroy” Russia, he now takes a more cautious stance: “Let’s see how they work — they’ve learned to work around them.”This shift, Resurgam believes, is strategic. “He’s recalibrating expectations,” the channel explains. “Now that sanctions are on the table in a serious way, Trump is hedging — he doesn’t want to be blamed if they fail to deliver.” The line he’s trying to preempt, Resurgam adds, is: ‘You said it would work.’“Like a kid waiting for Christmas”Ultimately, the Witkoff episode reveals one thing above all, Resurgam says: “Trump still wants a deal.” They compare his anticipation to “a kid waiting for Christmas morning.”But time may be running out. Trump’s tone has shifted — he’s referencing “bombing,” “Medvedev,” and “casualties” — signaling that different advisors are now shaping his message compared to the early phase of his post-presidency comeback. These new voices, Resurgam believes, are less tolerant of Kremlin stalling.A strong signal came yesterday from the U.S. State Department:“This administration wants a long, lasting, enduring peace in the region. We want to continue standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine as Ukraine calls for a ceasefire that is comprehensive, that is full, that halts any assault on civilians, on critical infrastructure.”The phrasing — “Ukraine calls for a ceasefire that is comprehensive, that is full” — is, according to Resurgam, a deliberate move to set the bar high. “Half-measures won’t cut it,” the channel asserts.Tangle ofiInterestsAs Resurgam sees it, the drama around Witkoff’s trip is a tangled web of competing interests: Trump’s strategic calculus, Witkoff’s personal ambitions, the State Department’s growing influence, and the Kremlin’s trademark brinkmanship. Add to that Putin’s rumored health issues and internal anxieties, and the outcome becomes unpredictable.Still, Resurgam believes the momentum may be shifting. “With the State Department asserting itself more forcefully, and Witkoff’s position increasingly fragile, there’s a genuine chance this complicated mess might tip in the right direction.”