Putin says US-backed peace plan as framework is OK ‘in general’
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to discussing a U.S.-backed peace plan for Ukraine, but he says more details need to be worked out. The plan suggests peace but calls for Ukraine to give up some territory, which could be a sticking point. Talks will continue, with the involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy.Key Facts
- President Putin said a U.S.-backed draft peace plan for Ukraine could be a basis for agreement.
- Russia and the U.S. are having talks about the peace plan, taking Russia's views into account.
- President Trump's special envoy will travel to Moscow to discuss details further.
- The U.S. peace plan has 28 points and was seen as too favorable to Russia by some.
- Proposed changes to the plan remove a cap on Ukraine’s army size and a war crimes amnesty.
- Russia wants Ukraine to give up territory before ending the conflict.
- Putin claims Russian forces are advancing quickly in Ukraine.
- A Russian court sentenced eight men in connection with a 2022 bombing of a Crimea bridge.
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