Putin Weighs U.S. Peace Plan as Moscow Signals Next Move
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for a potential peace deal in Ukraine following contacts between Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERSThe Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on U.S. proposals for a potential peace deal in Ukraine following contacts between Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussions took place during Dmitriev’s visit to Miami, where Ukrainian and U.S. delegations were also negotiating elements of a possible settlement.
Why It Matters
The talks mark a rare moment of direct engagement between Washington and Moscow over ending the Ukraine war, Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War Two. Any deal brokered by Trump could reshape the battlefield, Ukraine’s future security, and the balance of responsibility between the United States and Europe in supporting a post-war Ukraine.
- Russia (President Vladimir Putin, Kremlin) – Formulating its official response while reiterating longstanding territorial and NATO-related demands.
- United States (President Donald Trump, envoys) – Seeking a diplomatic breakthrough to end the war.
- Ukraine (President Volodymyr Zelenskiy) – Resisting territorial concessions and defending sovereignty.
- European allies – Concerned about being sidelined and left to shoulder reconstruction and security costs.
What’s Next
Moscow says it will now develop its formal position and continue talks through existing diplomatic channels. Major sticking points remain, including Russian demands that Ukraine cede parts of the Donbas and Kyiv’s opposition to relinquishing territory or accepting Russian control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Further negotiations are expected in the coming days, but a breakthrough remains uncertain.
With information from Reuters.