Trump Pushes for Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire as Putin Signals Conditional Agreement

U.S.-led talks aim to secure a 30-day cease-fire, but questions remain over Russia's sincerity and battlefield dynamics.

President Trump expressed optimism about a potential Ukraine-Russia cease-fire following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day cease-fire proposal, but Russia has yet to formally commit, citing concerns over Western arms supplies and other conditions.
The Kremlin claims Ukrainian forces are encircled in Russia's Kursk region, a claim Kyiv denies, asserting their troops are conducting a strategic withdrawal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials stress that a cease-fire is only the first step toward a broader, durable peace agreement.
Western allies, including G7 nations, are considering additional sanctions on Russia to pressure Moscow into accepting the cease-fire and ending the conflict.