Putin Open to Ceasefire, Freezing War at Current Lines

Russia's Ambassador to the U.S., Anatoly Antonov, has dismissed claims that Moscow is not ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine, emphasizing that any agreements must reflect the current situation on the ground. Despite reports of a potential ceasefire, Antonov stated that Russia will not retreat or withdraw its forces and criticized the upcoming Ukraine peace summit as illegitimate. The U.S. and Ukraine remain skeptical of Russia's intentions, with ongoing conflict and territorial disputes continuing to hinder peace efforts.