President Vladimir Putin is reportedly demanding Russia's control over four Ukrainian regions as a precondition for any peace agreement, despite US efforts to broker a ceasefire.
The US, under President Donald Trump, has been actively trying to negotiate a ceasefire and end the war in Ukraine. However, a lack of progress in talks and Putin's demands are causing frustration within the White House.
Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, engaged in extensive discussions with Putin to persuade him to agree to a ceasefire based on the current frontline positions, but these efforts have yet to yield a breakthrough.