Trump’s national security adviser outlined the stages of the ceasefire.

A ceasefire on the front line will be the final step before signing a peace agreement in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with intermediate stages to occur beforehand, stated US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz.

The first step toward de-escalation and conflict resolution should be a mutual halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. “Both sides need to stop launching drones and missiles at nuclear power plants, oil pipelines, and energy networks. After all, everything will eventually need to be restored,” said Waltz.

The second step is an exchange of prisoners as a gesture of goodwill.

The third step will focus on maritime security. “Both countries have access to the Black Sea, and they need to trade oil, gas, and grain to sustain their populations and others,” noted Trump’s adviser.

The fourth stage, a ceasefire on the front, will be the most challenging. “The most difficult issue is the so-called line of control. This is trench warfare that stretches nearly 800 miles (almost 1,300 kilometers),” he emphasized.