Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the U.S. has proposed a ceasefire deadline of June as the conflict with Russia approaches its fifth year. According to reports from AP, the U.S. is seeking to create a detailed roadmap for peace negotiations involving both Ukraine and Russia. Zelensky indicated that he expects increased pressure from the Trump administration to actualize the ceasefire by the given timeline.

Furthermore, the U.S. has suggested holding the next round of trilateral negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. on its soil next week, to which Zelensky has agreed to participate. This follows a recent trilateral meeting in the UAE where over 300 prisoners were exchanged, yet significant progress on critical issues like territorial disputes in eastern Ukraine and security guarantees has not materialized.

The path to a ceasefire remains challenging, as the complexities of the conflict continue to pose significant barriers to achieving lasting peace. Both nations are grappling with the realities of territorial negotiations while managing internal and international pressures.