Washington and Kyiv are offering Russia a 30-day ceasefire, a move backed by renewed U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. But the deal comes with strings attached—Ukraine is expected to make strategic concessions, including territorial losses and a mineral agreement with the U.S. Meanwhile, Trump’s push to remove Zelenskyy has strengthened European support for Ukraine, raising new questions about Washington’s role. As talks with Russia begin, the stakes are clear: Will this ceasefire hold, or is it just another step in a shifting power struggle?
Get the full story on the latest developments in the U.S. effort to end fighting in Ukraine from Patrick Tucker writing for Defense One.