# Ukraine‑Russia air ceasefire talks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ukrainerussia-air-ceasefire-talks > Updated: 2026-08-03T13:39:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July, Kyiv and Washington were drafting a proposal to pause aerial attacks on Ukraine, preparing to present it in Moscow as a step toward reviving peace talks. Russia’s Kremlin called the idea premature and said any cease‑fire must align with Russian interests, though officials hinted that mounting economic pressure from Ukrainian drone and missile strikes might soften Moscow’s stance. By early August, President Volodymyr Zelensky had taken the initiative directly to President Vladimir Putin, offering a package that included an air‑space ceasefire, a halt to strikes on energy facilities and a temporary freeze of front‑line combat. The proposal, presented by adviser Mykhailo Podolak, stressed Ukraine’s readiness for face‑to‑face negotiations before winter. Russian officials, however, indicated they were not prepared to negotiate, maintaining a hardline position despite internal economic pressures. The two snapshots trace the shift from a U.S.-backed draft to a direct Ukrainian offer, highlighting continued Russian caution and the stalled progress of cease‑fire negotiations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Zelensky offers air ceasefire and front freeze to Putin Zelensky proposes an air ceasefire, energy halt and front freeze to Putin, seeking direct talks before winter; Russia deemed unready to negotiate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zelensky-offers-air-ceasefire-and-front-freeze-to-putin ### 2026-07-26: Kyiv‑Washington draft air ceasefire faces Russian caution Kyiv and Washington are drafting a partial air‑ceasefire for Ukraine, but Moscow says it is premature and will only consider it if it serves Russian interests, as talks continue ahead of a Zelensky‑Trump meet. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyivwashington-draft-air-ceasefire-faces-russian-caution --- Cite as: Ukraine‑Russia air ceasefire talks. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ukrainerussia-air-ceasefire-talks