US-Ukraine ceasefire plan presented to Russia with warnings of consequences if rejected

The United States has proposed a 30-day ceasefire, which Russia has yet to respond to. The Kremlin has stated that any ceasefire must address the root causes of the conflict, and Russian officials have cast doubt on the proposal, with some describing it as a "short reprieve" for Ukrainian forces. The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic efforts ongoing. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the "ball is now in Russia's court," while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has urged patience, stating that Moscow is still studying the US proposal.