Ceasefire proposal discussed in Ukraine peace talks

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff announced a potential agreement in ceasefire talks involving the Black Sea, following discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, pending Russia's response. The Black Sea has been a significant conflict zone since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Ukraine's navy has pressured Russia's Black Sea Fleet, which has relocated many vessels to avoid confrontation. Despite the ceasefire proposal, fighting continues along the frontlines in eastern Ukraine and the Kursk region. Witkoff noted that the gap between Russia and Ukraine's positions has narrowed, but it remains uncertain if Putin will accept the ceasefire terms.