US President Donald Trump made headlines this week by suggesting a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could open up lucrative business prospects with America. However, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a cautionary statement, indicating that the US could pull out of peace negotiations if there is no significant progress soon. The ongoing negotiations have hit a roadblock as Moscow insists that Kyiv must cease its military mobilization and stop receiving arms from Western countries, which is impeding the path to a full-fledged ceasefire. The situation remains tense as both sides try to navigate through the complexities of the conflict.