Are the recent developments in US-Russia negotiations subtle wins for Russia?

According to Major Garrett, these developments do represent wins for Russia, unless there's some broader strategic plan that isn't apparent to Ukraine, European allies, or other stakeholders. The concerning developments include Ukraine being excluded from critical talks about its own future, an apparent softening of US sanctions against Russia, and the US president's ambiguity about supporting Ukrainian elections as part of a peace deal. These diplomatic shifts suggest Russia is gaining advantages in the negotiation process without Ukraine having a seat at the table to represent its interests.