"US Rejects Putin's Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal"

Russian President Vladimir Putin's suggestion of 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. denied any official contact and insisted on Ukraine's participation in any ceasefire discussions. The failure of Putin's approach highlights the deep divide between the two largest nuclear powers, with the Kremlin expressing frustration and signaling a readiness to continue the conflict.