US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin negotiations for a ceasefire following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite Trump's optimism, a peace deal seems distant. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the need for US involvement in the talks and warned of stronger sanctions if Moscow is uncooperative. The conversation included discussions about a potential memorandum for peace, but skepticism remains regarding Russia's intentions. Recent attacks have raised concerns about the sincerity of ceasefire proposals. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)