Ukraine presses for ceasefire as Russia reported to offer concession

The conflict in Ukraine has entered its fourth year as both Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin have signaled their willingness to take the first steps toward peace talks. Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv is prepared for negotiations "in any format" once a ceasefire is agreed upon, while the Financial Times reported that Putin has offered to pause the invasion at the current front lines. Both leaders are attempting to demonstrate progress in ending Russia's war, following U.S. President Donald Trump's indication he might pull back from efforts to broker peace if no breakthrough occurs.