Ukraine’s skepticism about Russian adherence to a ceasefire or longer-term peace agreement has been a major sticking point in Trump’s efforts to broker a deal.

While the path is uncertain, a potential ceasefire could bring some respite to the region and could also have significant geopolitical and economic implications.

A State Department spokesperson said Thursday that Ukraine and Russia are “just a breath away from a full ceasefire” after three years of war. “We are just a breath away from a full ceasefire, and then we can begin to talk about not just peace for a week or six months,