Trump's ceasefire promise unravels amid rising tensions

• The White House confirmed that a ceasefire in Ukraine will not be achieved before Easter, one of President Trump's objectives.
• The US administration is frustrated with Moscow's position, which is delaying peace negotiations and potentially prolonging the three-year-long conflict.
• Russia plans to increase its military presence by calling 160,000 men to military service by mid-July, potentially indicating preparations for further military actions.

The White House has admitted that Donald Trump will not be able to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine before Easter. Sources from the British newspaper The Telegraph suggest that the US administration is increasingly "frustrated with the Kremlin's delaying tactics."

The newspaper reports that President Trump, who initially promised to end the conflict by April or May, now faces the prospect of the war being extended.

In recent days, Washington's frustration with Moscow has increased. Trump has expressed dissatisfaction, criticizing Vladimir Putin for the lack of progress in negotiations. James Hewitt, the US National Security Council spokesperson, highlighted that the American president is prepared to impose additional sanctions on Russian oil if Russia does not take meaningful steps towards peace.

Kyiv and European allies, who have long warned against Putin's strategies, might welcome the change in the US approach towards Russia. Both sides of the conflict accuse each other of violating agreements regarding energy infrastructure, and Russian bombings in Ukraine persist. Meanwhile, Russia has announced the most prominent military draft in 14 years, which could suggest preparations for further military actions.