Russia has given the U.S. a list of demands to end the Ukraine war, though details remain unclear. Moscow’s conditions reportedly include Kyiv staying out of NATO, a ban on foreign troops, and recognition of Crimea and four regions as Russian territory. Some U.S. officials fear a ceasefire would allow Russia to divide Ukraine and Europe. The Trump administration remains split on negotiations, with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff calling Istanbul talks "substantive," while top Russia-Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg dismissed them as a starting point. Click to know more.