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The ceasefire proposed by the United States was presented as a goodwill gesture to instigate a dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, aimed at ceasing hostilities and fostering a diplomatic solution. Notably, it included no preconditions—its sole intention was to stop the loss of life and prevent further destruction stemming from the ongoing conflict. The proposal’s simplicity—essentially a call for a truce—was premised on both sides' willingness to engage in negotiations thereafter.