Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a conditional response to a US-backed proposal to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference in Kyrgyzstan, he said parts of the plan, championed by former President Donald Trump, could serve as a \u201cbasis for future agreements.\u201d Russia confirmed that Trump\u2019s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is expected to visit Moscow next week to continue talks.<\/p>\n
Putin said he was willing to meet with US officials anytime but quickly added strict demands for Ukraine. He said Ukrainian forces must withdraw from the territories they currently hold, warning that Russia would achieve its objectives \u201cby armed means\u201d if they refused. He also questioned the legitimacy of Ukraine\u2019s leadership, citing Kyiv\u2019s refusal to hold elections after President Volodymyr Zelensky\u2019s term expired, and demanded international recognition of Russia\u2019s territorial gains.<\/p>\n
The US plan, which Trump described as making \u201ctremendous progress,\u201d has drawn criticism for favoring Russian interests. Early reports suggested it would require Ukraine to cede the Donbas region, recognise Russia\u2019s control of Crimea, reduce its military, bar foreign troops, and agree to permanent NATO exclusion. Critics called it a \u201cRussian wish list.\u201d Recent negotiations with European allies reportedly revised the plan from 28 points to 19, making it somewhat less demanding.<\/p>\n
Zelensky has called the original draft an \u201cimpossible choice\u201d between losing national dignity and risking the US partnership. He indicated that compromise may be necessary, though Ukraine is now reportedly ready to discuss the revised plan with Trump.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the conflict continues on the ground. This week, Russian drone strikes damaged residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, showing that fighting and threats persist even amid diplomatic efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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