The U.S. says the 'ball is now in Russia's court.' But what really happens if Putin agrees to a ceasefire?

Mar 12, 2025 - 19:00
The U.S. says the 'ball is now in Russia's court.' But what really happens if Putin agrees to a ceasefire?
Six men sit around a large conference table with a flower display in the middle.

Ukraine agreeing to an interim ceasefire along the sprawling 1,200 kilometre frontline Tuesday was hailed as a major step toward peace, but Russia has yet to respond to the U.S. proposal and reaching an agreement will be a challenge, observers say. If Russia does accept, making the truce an enduring one could involve thousands of peacekeepers.