Putin open to ceasefire talks with Trump but rules out major territorial concessions in Ukraine

Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with Donald Trump but will not make major territorial concessions. He insists Ukraine must abandon its NATO ambitions. Russia currently controls significant territory in Ukraine, including parts of four eastern regions. Putin's terms include freezing the conflict along current front lines and possibly withdrawing from some areas in Kharkiv and Mykolaiv. He has expressed concerns that a ceasefire could allow Ukraine to rearm with Western support. Trump aims to negotiate peace but has not detailed his approach. Ukraine's President Zelenskiy remains committed to reclaiming all occupied territory, while Russia maintains it will not accept Ukraine joining NATO.