To initiate peace talks, Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, while Russia, for the first time, allows the possibility of direct dialogue with Kyiv. At the same time, the United States advocates for freezing the conflict and believes that both sides should be prepared for territorial compromises.

President Donald Trump pleaded with Russian president Vladimir Putin to call off a bombing campaign against Ukraine. Russia launched its deadliest attacks against Kyiv in nine months Thursday morning,