Putin sees US peace plan as a starting point as he warns Ukraine’s army to withdraw
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine a starting point for talks, emphasizing the need for Ukrainian troops to withdraw. The U.S. is actively seeking a peaceful resolution, with officials preparing to visit Moscow and Kyiv for discussions. Ongoing fighting continues in Ukraine, with recent attacks reported in several regions.Key Facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin sees U.S. peace proposals as a starting point for ending the war with Ukraine.
- Putin insists that Ukrainian forces need to withdraw for hostilities to stop, otherwise Russia will use force.
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan is seen as a discussion basis rather than a draft agreement by Putin.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is planning a visit to Moscow; Secretary Dan Driscoll may go to Kyiv.
- An amended peace plan emerged after talks in Geneva, appearing more favorable to Russian demands initially.
- Analysts believe Putin is trying to outwait the West's support for Ukraine.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry ordered Poland to close its Consulate General in Irkutsk, in response to Poland's closure of Russia's consulate in Gdansk.
- Recent Russian attacks in Ukraine targeted the Sumy, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
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