Russia has accused the West of seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine to provide respite for Kyiv, which is struggling against Russian forces. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Western nations for discussing a ceasefire to enable a replenishment of arms for Ukraine. Speculations on a potential peace process have increased following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. President, who claimed he could end the war quickly. However, Russia’s conditions for peace remain unacceptable to Ukraine and the West.