Bild reported the information.The outlet’s sources claim that Russian leader Vladimir Putin still wants to seize the entire territory of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions.His ceasefire proposal is only partial, focusing on halting attacks on energy facilities and major cities, not a complete end to the war.It is noted that the U.S. offered Russia to freeze the war along the front line in exchange for easing sanctions and new economic agreements, but the Kremlin refused.The report also states that U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff mistakenly interpreted Putin’s words as a concession. In particular, he misunderstood Russia’s demand for the “peaceful withdrawal” of Ukrainians from Kherson and Zaporizhzhia as a proposal that the Russians would leave these regions themselves.BackgroundOn Wednesday, August 6, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow and met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Their dialogue lasted about three hours. According to the White House chief, the talks were productive.On August 8, Bloomberg and WSJ reported that American and Russian officials are considering options for a deal that could end the war but would allow Russia to retain control over occupied Ukrainian territories.That same day, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine would involve some territorial exchanges.Later, the American president announced he would meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday, August 15.Axios reported that before the Trump-Putin meeting, senior officials from the U.S., Ukraine, and European countries would hold talks in the UK to coordinate joint positions.The media also reported that Volodymyr Zelenskyy may join the meeting between the American leader and the Russian leaders scheduled for August 15.On August 9, Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not make territorial concessions to Russia. He also confirmed his readiness to work toward a just peace.