Zelenskyy: Russia’s signal of readiness for a ceasefire means stopping the offensive but not withdrawing from the invaded territories. The Kremlin has outlined possible outcomes for the meeting with Trump.

President Zelenskyy told reporters that during a recent video conference with US President Donald Trump, special envoy Steve Witkoff and several European leaders “gave a signal” concerning Russia’s potential readiness for a ceasefire. According to Zelenskyy, they are suggesting that they halt their advance, but not withdraw from their current position.

Meanwhile, Kremlin foreign policy adviser Dmitry Suslov said that Russian President is considering two scenarios for what could happen after the meeting with the US president in Alaska:

The first scenario involves a bilateral agreement between Russia and the US on a ceasefire in Ukraine without involving Kyiv and Europe. This plan includes the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from parts of Donbas and the withdrawal of Russian forces from Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kharkiv regions while keeping the front lines in other areas. A key condition is Ukraine’s refusal to join NATO and the demilitarization of Ukraine and a move toward a federal system.

The second scenario involves Kyiv and Europe’s refusal to agree, which could lead Trump to cease military aid to Ukraine.