As ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia grind to a halt, Ukrainian officials and international allies are calling for tougher U.S. sanctions to break the impasse. The stalled dialogue has intensified diplomatic pressure, with proponents arguing that economic measures could catalyze a return to meaningful peace discussions.
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