Kyiv wants fighting halted along current front lines, and Washington has proposed a free economic zone if Ukraine pulls troops back. Russia has rejected the idea of a ceasefire to allow a referendum to be held on any territorial concessions by Ukraine. AdvertisementTRUST BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE IS LOWDespite the recent peace overtures and some exchanges of prisoners of war, mistrust runs deep between Ukraine and Russia. Trump repeated on Sunday after his call with Putin that he believed the Russian leader wants the war to end. Advertisement“In my opinion, (Putin’s) actions do not coincide with the seemingly peaceful rhetoric he uses in his dialogue with the U.S. president,” Zelenskyy said, questioning Putin’s commitment to peace.

Source: Huffington Post December 29, 2025 14:59 UTC