Donald Trump has said ending the war in Ukraine is one of his top international priorities when he takes office in less than two weeks, APA reports citing Sky News.
The US president-elect said during his campaign trail that he could end the war in 24 hours, though he hasn't elaborated on how he might do that.
Trump has appointed retired US general Keith Kellogg as his special envoy to work towards peace, and Robert Clark, a fellow at the US thinktank Yorktown Institute, says a deal could emerge by Easter.
"This is going to be incredibly difficult for Ukraine," Mr Clark tells Sky News. "I think people really have to respect the fact that this is Ukraine's decision. Ultimately, it's not America's and it's not [Britain's].
"I think the American side is going to be looking at some kind of deal certainly by Easter.
"It just comes down to how much President Putin is willing to sacrifice, particularly in areas like Kursk, and also, unfortunately, how much President Zelenskyy is willing to sacrifice as well."