Putin open to Ukraine ceasefire talks with Trump but rules out territorial concessions
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with US President-elect Donald Trump but will not make major territorial concessions. He insists Ukraine must abandon its NATO ambitions. Russia currently controls significant territory in Ukraine. Putin's terms include freezing the conflict along current front lines and possibly negotiating the division of four eastern regions. He has expressed concerns that a ceasefire could allow Ukraine to rearm, complicating peace efforts. The situation is tense, with Ukraine recently using US missiles to strike Russian territory, escalating the conflict. Both sides remain firm in their positions, making a comprehensive peace deal challenging.