Vladimir Putin is pushing for a ceasefire that would freeze the conflict along current front lines – effectively locking in Russia's territorial gains – and it seems Trump agrees

Vladimir Putin has reportedly offered to halt Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the current front lines, as President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was ready for talks with Russia “in any format” once a ceasefire is set.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter.