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Questions arose regarding the likelihood of goodwill gestures from Russia, with some speculating that a willingness to reciprocate the ceasefire proposal could be a positive sign. The hope is that through a cooperative approach, the shooting and suffering can cease, paving the way for deeper negotiations addressing the humanitarian concerns that have surfaced due to the conflict.
The dialogue also emphasized the importance of reciprocal actions, such as prisoner exchanges or other humanitarian gestures, to aid in creating a more conducive environment for peace negotiations. Trump's administration believes that reducing hostilities is the first critical step toward broader talks—an approach that has shifted the global conversation from "if" the war will end to "how" it will conclude.