At a heated UN Security Council session, Russia’s envoy proposed June 2 peace talks in Istanbul, stating that a ceasefire alone can’t bring peace. The U.S. delegation, representing Trump’s administration, responded fiercely, accusing Moscow of blocking a ceasefire while arming itself for more aggression. Siding firmly with Zelensky, the U.S. blasted Putin for "dangerous delay games" and demanded de-escalation. As diplomacy hangs by a thread, tensions between Washington and Moscow take center stage at the global forum once again.