According to The New York Times, the White House has put forward three economic incentives aimed at persuading Moscow to agree to a limited ceasefire.

Citing diplomatic sources, the newspaper reported that the first option involves unfreezing billions of dollars in Russian assets currently blocked in the West. The funds are being discussed as an incentive to secure a ceasefire rather than as a reward to be granted afterward.

The second proposal concerns the possible sale of part of LUKOIL’s assets to a group of Middle Eastern investors in a deal worth several billion dollars. According to the report, some of the potential buyers have business ties to American negotiators.

The third initiative involves potentially lifting restrictions on Belarusian potash exports. The newspaper said U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had returned to discussions of the proposal.

The publication also reported that Kiev had offered Washington two alternatives: either provide Ukraine with a sum equal to what Russia would receive from the unfreezing of its assets, or guarantee additional military assistance in the event of a ceasefire violation.

According to the report, the Ukrainian side tried to avoid rejecting the U.S. proposals outright, while at the same time pushing for additional restrictions.