However, there are signals that Russia and part of the DPR leadership are still open to talks with the US. The success of the talks will entirely depend on the political will of Washington. On what price the American establishment is ready to pay to demonstrate to its population its commitment to the principle of protecting its citizens abroad in every possible way. For now, unfortunately for the captives, Biden has not thought of anything better to do than to announce some kind of new sanctions against those involved in holding US citizens captive.
[southfront.org]