Russian President Vladimir Putin signals openness to ceasefire talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid pressure from the Trump administration to secure a peace deal. Both sides face hurdles in achieving lasting peace due to Putin's demands for Ukraine to cede land and accept neutrality.
Key Points
Putin signals openness to ceasefire talks with Zelenskyy
Trump administration pressuring for a peace deal
Hurdles to achieving lasting peace due to Putin's demands on Ukraine
Pros
Potential for a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine
Pressure from the Trump administration to end the conflict
Cons
Putin's long-held demands for Ukraine to cede land and accept neutrality pose challenges to lasting peace