This comes after Ukraine said on Tuesday that it is open to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia following talks with senior US officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. US President Donald Trump has said officials are currently heading to Russia, in an effort to press Moscow to agree to a possible ceasefire with Ukraine.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, while meeting with Irish Taoiseach Michéal Martin in the Oval Office, Trump said that representatives are “going to Russia right now as we speak” to discuss the proposal.

“Hopefully, we can get a ceasefire from Russia. If we do, I think that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible blood bath (to end),” he said.What could the US-proposed ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine look like?
Russia says it needs contact with US before commenting on ceasefire proposal
The 78-year-old president once again hinted at imposing new sanctions on Russia.

“We can, but I hope it’s not going to be necessary,” Trump said.

The US hopes Russia will halt attacks on Ukraine in the coming days as a first step to peace.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that it is important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the US-proposed ceasefire.

He told reporters that Moscow is waiting for “detailed information” from the US and suggested Russia must receive it before taking a position.