Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday stated his readiness to negotiate with Russia “in any format” once a ceasefire takes effect. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed halting his invasion at the current front lines, according to the Financial Times.
The reported offer from Putin is said to include relinquishing claims to four Ukrainian regions—a notable shift since Moscow’s earlier maximalist demands. While Zelenskyy has not directly responded to this proposal, he emphasized that achieving a full ceasefire, particularly one safeguarding civilian areas, remains Ukraine’s top priority. “We are ready to sit down in any format after a ceasefire so that there are no dead ends,” he told reporters in Kyiv.
Discussions are intensifying among U.S. and Western leaders. The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will meet with Putin in Russia later this week. Separately, Zelenskyy’s delegation will participate in talks with Western officials in London on Wednesday, focusing on the possibility of a ceasefire and a diplomatic path forward.
Various reports indicate that potential proposals could involve a ceasefire along existing front lines, international monitoring forces, and compromises on contested territories. However, longstanding issues, such as Ukraine’s NATO aspirations and control over mineral revenues, remain unresolved.
In a significant development, the Washington Post reported that the U.S. had presented a framework to Kyiv that would recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea in exchange for Moscow relinquishing claims to other regions. While Zelenskyy has consistently rejected any recognition of Russia’s claim to Crimea, the reported proposal suggests that Washington is testing avenues for a compromise that might move negotiations forward.
The coming days, including a follow-up meeting in London, are expected to shape the contours of any potential agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was originally scheduled to attend the London talks, will not participate, with U.S. Ukraine envoy General Keith Kellogg stepping in. Both Trump and Rubio have emphasized that if no progress is made soon, the U.S. may withdraw its support for the ongoing diplomatic effort.
Separately, Zelenskyy noted his willingness to meet Trump later this week when they both attend Pope Francis’s funeral, underscoring his openness to dialogue amid a rapidly evolving diplomatic landscape.
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