Russia has announced that it has not received any official communication from the United States regarding its peace plan after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Trump administration toward ending the war.
The draft plan, which has been widely leaked, includes controversial elements that Ukraine has previously dismissed, like ceding parts of eastern Donetsk, reducing its military forces, and a commitment not to join NATO. This has raised concerns in Kyiv, and officials have responded cautiously.
In the backdrop of ongoing Russian military strikes that resulted in casualties in southern and eastern regions of Ukraine, the situation remains tense. The Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitri Peskov, confirmed that while Russia is open to peace talks, it has not been formally engaged by the US.
Additional reports indicate that the US has had discussions with Ukrainian officials on potential modifications to the draft, but there is still uncertainty about Ukraine's position in these negotiations.
As the situation unfolds, both sides appear to be navigating a complex web of geopolitical interests, with Zelensky planning to meet with Trump soon to discuss these proposals.
