Overview

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests a conditional NATO membership for Ukraine, covering only government-controlled areas, as part of a potential ceasefire framework.
• Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg proposes temporary territorial concessions by Ukraine to Russia in exchange for security guarantees, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire line.
• Russia continues its military advances in eastern Ukraine while reiterating demands for Ukrainian neutrality and recognition of occupied territories, including Crimea.
• The incoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump is reportedly considering strategies that could involve pressuring Ukraine and Russia into negotiations, potentially freezing current frontlines.
• Experts and analysts express skepticism about the feasibility of a ceasefire, citing entrenched positions and ongoing military escalations on both sides.