The U.S. reportedly declined Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s offer for a ceasefire in Ukraine after the Kremlin refused to relinquish any Ukrainian territory it had taken over since the invasion began. According to Reuters, citing senior Russian sources, Putin had conveyed his willingness to halt hostilities, suggesting a freeze along the current conflict lines. The U.S. dismissed the proposal, insisting on Ukraine’s involvement in any ceasefire discussions. “The contacts with the Americans came to nothing,” revealed a senior Russian source to Reuters, pointing to the conclusive end of thes…