Ukraine agrees multi-tier plan for enforcing any ceasefire with Russia
European forces would be dispatched and backed by US military in case of repeated Russian violations
European forces would be dispatched and backed by US military in case of repeated Russian violations

Washington signalled Kyiv would receive more backing after any withdrawal from the Donbas, say people familiar with talks

If EU leaders genuinely believe Kyiv’s independence matters, they must deploy combat troops to guarantee any ceasefire

Proposal envisages major concessions by Kyiv and rollback of American military assistance

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Elements of US peace proposal would give Russia sway over continent’s defence arrangements

Ukraine’s offer comes as Putin insists his hardline demands must form the basis for any peace talks