Article Summary

The article reports that informal talks have restarted between Ukraine and the Trump administration about a possible two-phase ceasefire in the war with Russia, and suggests that U.S. views of Ukraine are shifting positively due to its battlefield performance and use of drones. It highlights growing U.S. recognition of Ukraine as a capable ally and implies that recent developments, like a potential Iran deal, could free up American attention and resources to more firmly support Ukraine. However, it doesn't confirm whether these ceasefire ideas have official backing or concrete plans.