Russia has recently expressed its willingness to hold a roundtable on a ceasefire with US President-elect Donald Trump, despite rising tensions in the war.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reportedly confirmed that Putin had expressed openness to talks, but Western officials remain on edge.
As Russia’s invasion enters its 1,000th day, all eyes are still on plans to consolidate its position on the battlefield, particularly in eastern Ukraine.
Putin’s offer comes as Russia intensifies its offensive, while the NATO embassy in Kyiv braces for air strikes.
The talks could involve dividing up disputed territories such as Donetsk and Kherson, but Putin has insisted that Ukraine abandon its ambitions of joining NATO and hand over the territory.
With Trump set to take office, Kyiv and Moscow are bracing for a possible shift in US support.
Trump has promised to act quickly, but his stance remains unclear.
Meanwhile, the nuclear war planned by Russia is becoming increasingly aggressive, tearing down the walls of hope for peace to be achieved soon.
