The U.S. has lost hope for a near-term ceasefire in Ukraine, with President Trump’s goal of achieving peace by April or May now seen as unrealistic. Frustration is growing within the White House over both Kyiv’s resistance to negotiations and Russia’s unwillingness to compromise. The administration is considering tougher economic and diplomatic measures against Moscow, including secondary tariffs on Russian oil buyers. While Trump initially trusted Putin, officials are now questioning Russia’s commitment to peace. Moscow has rejected U.S. peace proposals, demanding NATO scale back its presence.