More than four years after Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, some US political experts cited by Deutsche Welle suggest a ceasefire could become more plausible as the United States approaches home elections. The reporting frames the potential link as political leverage and shifting priorities rather than a finalized agreement. According to the experts interviewed, election-year dynamics in Washington could affect how strongly the US government supports continued battlefield goals, how negotiating channels are used, and what terms are considered acceptable for both sides. The article does not present a specific ceasefire proposal or a confirmed timetable, but it discusses the conditions that could make negotiations more likely. Overall, the sources emphasize that while a ceasefire is being discussed publicly, its timing depends on decisions in Washington and ongoing developments on the ground in Ukraine and along the lines of contact. The reporting also implies that any ceasefire would require sustained political and security arrangements to hold, given the scale and duration of the war.