"U.S. Rejects Putin's Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for No Negotiations with Russia"

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine to freeze the war was rejected by the United States, with Washington refusing to engage in talks that did not involve Ukraine. Despite signals sent by Putin through intermediaries, including through Moscow's Arab partners in the Middle East, the U.S. insisted on Ukrainian participation in any discussions about a ceasefire. The failure of Putin's approach highlights the deep divide between the two largest nuclear powers, and the Kremlin sees little point in further contacts with the United States on the issue, signaling that the war in Ukraine is likely to continue.