Russia considers air truce with Ukraine: what it means for the war

The Kremlin is considering the possibility of an air truce with Ukraine to avoid new sanctions but remains ready to continue the conflict, Bloomberg reports. Russian officials are thinking about a pause in airstrikes as a gesture of de-escalation, but President Putin opposes a complete cessation of hostilities. The United States plays an important role, trying to stop the war in eastern Ukraine for the past four years.

The current conflict in Ukraine remains a problem for Trump, who is trying to find common ground with Russia. He threatens to impose heavy tariffs on Russian oil and other goods, and the US special representative is preparing for negotiations with Russian officials. India and Belarus are also under the threat of ultimatums from Trump and Putin.

The news describes negotiations between Russia and the US regarding the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russian officials are considering a truce but are discussing it as a way to reach agreements with the Trump administration. Information is also provided about the threats of high tariffs for countries cooperating with Russia as a way to influence the situation in Ukraine.