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Investing.com -- The Kremlin is considering options for a concession to US President Donald Trump that might include an air truce with Ukraine, according to Bloomberg News.
This potential move aims to avoid the threat of secondary sanctions, even as Russia remains committed to continuing its war in Ukraine.
Russian officials see US envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Russia this week as a late opportunity for agreement with Trump, though expectations for success are low, according to people familiar with the matter.
One possible proposal being weighed is a pause on air strikes involving drones and missiles as a de-escalation gesture, provided Ukraine also agrees to the terms.
Despite considering this limited concession, President Vladimir Putin will not agree to a general ceasefire in Ukraine as Russian forces continue to make steady advances on the battlefield. Russia’s overall war aims remain unchanged.
It remains unclear whether any offer of restraint would include conditions that Ukraine and its allies would find unacceptable.
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