Ukraine and Russia were set to have important talks in Doha this month to agree on a truce that would stop both sides from attacking each other’s energy infrastructure. This deal was supposed to offer a break from the constant bombings and provide relief to both countries. Qatar was going to mediate these talks, meeting separately with each side to try and work out a deal. 

But everything changed when Ukraine launched a surprise attack into Russia’s Kursk region last week. This unex...