Kremlin to discuss US–Ukraine peace proposals next week
The Kremlin confirmed that Russia has received what the United States and Ukraine called an “updated and improved peace framework” aimed at ending the war in Ukraine and that it will be discussed in Moscow next week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that the outline of the peace proposals, which was discussed by the US and Ukraine in Geneva, could serve as a basis for future agreements to end the conflict, but added that if that does not happen “Russia will continue to fight.”
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “these details have been passed to us, yes, and there will be a discussion in Moscow next week.” He also said the Kremlin will inform journalists about the exact timing of those talks.
The article says Steve Witkof, identified as US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, is expected to hold talks in Moscow next week with Putin about the proposals.
Peskov additionally noted that Russia wants to move toward peace in Ukraine despite its view that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost legitimacy because his presidential term has expired. Ukraine, for its part, states it cannot hold new elections while under martial law as it defends its territory from the Russian invasion.
