A fight in the White House! Donald Trump's team is in a difficult dilemma on how to force the Kremlin to stop the war in

The administration of US President Donald Trump is divided on the issue of how to end the war in Ukraine, NBC News reported.

Citing American and Ukrainian officials, the media outlet claims that Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, General Keith Kellogg, and National Security Advisor Mike Walz are urging the White House to use its influence over Russia to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to back down.

Without naming specific individuals, NBC News indicates that other administration officials support the withdrawal of military support from Kiev to accelerate the end of the war, thus effectively forcing Ukraine to capitulate.

The United States has significant leverage over economic, military and diplomatic leverage over Russia, but questions remain about their willingness to use them.

Russia's economy is showing signs of weakness, making Putin more vulnerable than ever to additional economic pressure, such as sanctions.

Increased support for Ukraine on the battlefield could add to Russia's mounting losses and further spur deal-making, as well as rallying support from allies and pressuring Russia on the diplomatic stage.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly ruled out any deal that would involve giving up territory to Russia.