This could be the first formal indication from Russian President Vladimir Putin since the full-scale war began in 2022 that Russia may consider scaling back its territorial demands.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter.

Vladimir Putin reportedly offered to halt the invasion of Ukraine along the current front line, according to the "Financial Times," which cited individuals familiar with negotiations conducted by Donald Trump's representatives with Russian officials.