Russia is considering ending its aerial bombardment of Ukraine to avoid US trade sanctions on Friday, according to reports.
The Kremlin would continue waging the conflict but would desist from rocket attacks on Ukraine’s cities which serve no military purpose.
This would be the first concession granted by Russia since the conflict began three and a half years ago, it if transpires.
The Russian plot was reported by Bloomberg last night as US peace envoy Steve Witkoff was expected to travel to Moscow for talks.
He is expected to hold urgent discussions with senior Kremlin officials today [Wednesday] in a bid to bring Russia to the negotiating table.
