Two informed sources told CNN that in recent days, Trump's national security advisor nominee Mike Waltz has been weighing several proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Although the specific details of the strategy are still being formulated, Trump’s officials may push for a ceasefire soon to temporarily freeze the conflict during negotiations between both sides. The first proposal is from special envoy candidate Kallog, who suggested that continued military aid to Ukraine would be contingent on Kyiv participating in peace talks with Russia, along with proposing a U.S. policy of 'seeking a ceasefire and resolving the conflict through negotiations.' Meanwhile, Ukraine's desire to join NATO would be 'shelved' for a longer period to encourage Russia’s participation in negotiations. The second option is a proposal supported by former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell. Grenell has previously stated support for establishing an 'autonomous region' within Ukraine, although he did not specify what that would look like. Another idea is to allow Russia to retain the areas it currently controls in exchange for Ukraine joining NATO, although it seems that few in Trump’s circle are willing to invite Ukraine to join NATO in the short term.