In response to a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine supported by Kyiv, Russian officials have expressed skepticism, emphasizing the need for guarantees and the acknowledgment of Russian advances. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that discussions with Russia would take place soon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the ceasefire proposal, while leaders from Europe and elsewhere, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, expressed optimism toward peace efforts. The situation remains delicate as Russia weighs its options.