Russia has rejected a seven-point ceasefire proposal from US President Donald Trump, despite the plan including formal acknowledgment of Russia's annexation of Crimea and de facto acceptance of its sovereignty over Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia, Firstpost reported.

The proposal, delivered earlier this month, aimed to de-escalate the ongoing war in Ukraine. However, Moscow dismissed the offer, demanding full acceptance of its broader conditions.

This is the latest in an ongoing series of rejections by Russia, which has already turned down Trump-backed ceasefires aimed at a 30-day truce, energy infrastructure protection, and Black Sea security, according to the Firstpost.

US Secretary Marco Rubio stated that Trump is expected to decide this week whether to continue mediation efforts or shift focus to other priorities.