Negotiations for the much-desired ceasefire in Ukraine are fully underway, with US President Donald Trump taking on the role of mediator to temporarily halt the bloody conflicts. Just on Thursday (13.03.2025), following the announcement of a plan by the Ukrainian government, phone communications began between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to determine Ukraine’s future—a plan intended to benefit all parties involved. At the same time, Russia continues to gain ground in eastern Ukraine, proving itself a formidable player in both diplomatic and military arenas. Following his meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that the negotiations with Steven Wittkoff, the special envoy to the Kremlin, must continue but acknowledged unresolved issues. In diplomatic statements, Putin raised ten critical questions concerning the ceasefire plan, focusing on the future of Ukrainian forces in the Suez region, rearmament strategies, and underlying causes of the crisis. He clarified that the ceasefire aims to end conflicts permanently, not merely delay them. Regarding Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, which Putin opposes, Trump confirmed it would not happen. Russia provided the US with a list of demands to end the war and restore relations with Washington. However, Putin’s advisor Yuri Ushakov noted that the American proposal does not offer anything substantial to Russia. Despite this, Putin expressed openness to welcoming Western companies back under certain conditions and suggested renewed energy cooperation could restart European gas supplies. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes Putin will reject the ceasefire proposal, fearing direct confrontation with Trump. The US has offered to oversee any ceasefire agreement, providing time to address long-term security concerns and establish genuine peace.