Russian President Vladimir Putin said the outlines of a draft peace plan agreed by the U.S. and Ukraine could become the basis of a deal to end the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the outlines of a draft peace plan agreed by the U.S. and Ukraine could become the basis of a deal to end the war.

Russian leader says Ukraine must cede key territory and the world must recognise Russia’s gains.

Russian president says latest draft peace plan ‘can be basis for future agreements’ if Kyiv gives up unspecified areas

The Russian leader's remarks come ahead of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow to discuss a plan that includes a nonstarter for Ukraine.

The Russian leader "once again said that this was the question for the US and Russia to decide," Vladimir Zharikhin noted

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the US plan could serve as a basis for a settlement in Ukraine