The Kremlin said that Ukraine had not responded to many offers by Russia President Vladimir Putin to start direct peace negotiations, and that it was unclear whether it would join a three-day ceasefire he has announced for next month.

The Trump administration was reportedly considering lifting energy sanctions on Russia last week as part of discussions to end the war in Ukraine, per Politico. Those plans could include restarting the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, which could prove to be a major financial boon to Moscow.