Moscow (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Kremlin confirmed Russian President Putin received updates on US proposals for a Ukraine peace plan, with Moscow set to determine its official position.
As reported by Dmitry Antonov of Reuters, Russia’s official spokesperson confirmed that President Vladimir Putin has received updates on discussions between the US. President Donald Trump’s envoys regarding a potential Ukrainian peace plan, adding that Moscow will now decide its official response.
President Trump hopes to be remembered as a peacemaker. He has repeatedly said that ending the Ukraine war, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II, remains the most difficult foreign policy challenge of his presidency.
Kyiv and its European partners fear that President Trump could cut a deal at Ukraine’s expense, leaving European allies to bear the financial cost of a conflict in which Russian forces seized 12–17 square kilometers per day in 2025.
What did the Kremlin say about the Miami talks with Donald Trump’s envoys?
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said envoy Kirill Dmitriev had updated President Putin on his recent Miami discussions with President Trump’s representatives.
He declined to comment on Moscow’s response to the proposals or the specific format of the documents, stating that such information would not be shared publicly.
Mr Peskov said,
“All the main parameters of the Russian side’s position are well known to our colleagues from the United States. Now we mean to formulate our position on the basis of the information that was received by the head of state and continue our contacts in the very near future through the existing channels that are currently working.”
When questioned about the format of the documents Dmitriev brought back from Miami, he said it was not appropriate to discuss them with the media.
In recent weeks, President Putin outlined that a peace agreement would require Ukraine to cede around 5,000 square kilometers of Donbas still under its control and formally renounce its intention to join the NATO alliance.
What did Volodymyr Zelensky say about Ukraine’s 20-point peace proposal and unresolved issues?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukrainian and U.S. delegations had made progress toward finalizing a 20-point peace plan during weekend talks in Miami.
He said Ukraine and the US remain at odds over demands for Kyiv to cede parts of Donbas it still controls and the future of the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Mr Zelensky said,
“This is a document referred to as a framework, a foundational document on ending the war, a political document between us, America, Europe, and the Russians.”
He added,
“We are ready for a meeting with the United States at the leaders’ level to address sensitive issues. Matters such as territorial questions must be discussed at the leaders’ level.”
What are the 20 key points of Ukraine’s new peace plan?
- Ukraine’s sovereignty will be reaffirmed.
- A full non-aggression pact with Russia will be created, monitored by unmanned space-based systems.
- Ukraine will receive strong security guarantees.
- The Ukrainian armed forces will remain at 800,000 personnel.
- The US, NATO, and Europe will provide security guarantees similar to NATO’s Article 5.
- Russia will legally formalize non-aggression towards Ukraine and Europe.
- Ukraine will join the EU on a set date and get short-term preferential market access.
- A global development package will be set up to support Ukraine’s future prosperity.
- $800bn will be mobilized through multiple funds for economic recovery and reconstruction.
- Ukraine will fast-track a free-trade deal with the US, with similar terms offered to Russia.
- Ukraine will remain a non-nuclear state under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
- The Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant’s management is still under negotiation, with differing US and Kyiv proposals.
- Both countries will implement education programs promoting tolerance, anti-racism, and minority protection.
- Territorial disputes in Donbas remain unresolved; proposals include demilitarized zones and free economic zones.
- Both sides commit not to change the agreed territorial arrangements by force.
- Russia will not block Ukraine’s use of the Dnipro River and Black Sea; Kinburn Spit will be demilitarized.
- A humanitarian committee will handle POW exchanges, civilian hostages, and conflict victims’ welfare.
- Ukraine must hold elections promptly after signing the agreement.
- A legally binding Peace Council, chaired by Trump, will oversee implementation with sanctions for violations.
- A full ceasefire will take effect immediately once all parties agree.
