Putin seeks to impose a fait accompli on Ukraine by hoping Washington will cut its support if any agreement is rejected. Europeans consider a ceasefire agreement with threats of additional sanctions on Russia as the best possible outcome. Ukraine is facing a manpower shortage, increasing the likelihood of talks collapsing and the war continuing, which would benefit Russia. Ukraine’s stance of not conceding any territory is principled but may be unrealistic under current conditions. Finland’s experience in dealing with Russia is seen as a model Ukraine can learn from. Russian demands to restrict Kyiv’s freedom in charting its own path, including military constraints, indicate Ukraine needs a strong position to maintain its defense capabilities. Ultimately, Ukrainians and Europeans recognize that dealing with Trump requires a long-term strategy, which, although not ideal, is considered the best option under current circumstances.