Russia has expressed willingness to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, provided the discussions are initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump. Kremlin officials state that any negotiations must reflect the realities of Russian advances in Ukraine. Trump’s previous criticism of U.S. support for Ukraine raises concerns in Kyiv regarding future American involvement. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insists that peace can only be established if all Russian forces are withdrawn from occupied territories. Russian Ambassador to the UN, Gennady Gatilov, acknowledges Trump’s election as a potential avenue for dialogue but remains skeptical about a broader reset in U.S.-Russia relations.