Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that some proposals in the US plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable, signaling that a final peace deal is still far from reach. He emphasized that negotiations remain complex and challenging.
Putin described his five-hour talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as “necessary” and “useful,” but added that certain points could not be agreed upon. He stressed that discussions required careful examination of each proposal to determine acceptability.
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The initial US 28-point peace proposal was reduced to 27 points and divided into four packages. Putin, however, did not specify which proposals Russia could accept or reject, keeping details vague to avoid disrupting ongoing negotiations led by the US.
Meanwhile, US officials remain optimistic about ending the conflict. Trump said Witkoff and Kushner left the Kremlin discussions confident that Putin desires a resolution, though European leaders remain cautious, accusing Russia of pretending to engage in peace talks.
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On the ground, Russia continued attacks across Ukraine, including missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih and Odesa, wounding several civilians and damaging residential and energy infrastructure. Kherson also faced artillery and drone attacks, forcing emergency measures to provide heating for thousands of residents.
The conflict’s escalation highlights the gap between diplomatic efforts and reality, as Russia insists on taking the eastern Donetsk region while Ukraine faces ongoing civilian casualties. International pressure continues, but a resolution remains uncertain.