Putin says US proposal ‘could serve as basis’ for Ukraine settlement

ISTANBUL

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that a revised 28-point proposal drafted by the US “could be used as the basis” for a settlement to the Ukraine war and that Moscow remains satisfied with progress on the battlefield but remains open to talks.

Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin said Trump’s peace initiative was discussed with US officials before the Aug. 15 Alaska summit, during which Washington asked Moscow to make compromises and “show flexibility.”

“The main goal of the meeting in Alaska was that during the negotiations in Anchorage we confirmed that, despite certain difficult issues, we nonetheless agree with these proposals and are ready to show the flexibility offered to us,” he said.

He said Moscow briefed “all our friends and partners in the Global South,” including China, India, North Korea, South Africa, Brazil and CSTO members ahead of the Alaska summit, and that everyone supported the potential agreements.

Putin said the US side appeared to slow down after the Alaska talks because “Ukraine’s de facto rejection” of the plan prevented Washington from moving forward.

“We received the modernized version of the 28-point plan through existing channels. I believe it could also form the basis of a final peace settlement, but it has not been discussed with us in detail,” he said, suggesting this was because the US “has so far failed to secure Ukraine’s consent.”

Putin said Russia is satisfied with developments on the battlefield, which leads to achieving the goals of the "special military operation."

Kyiv’s refusal to engage in talks is contributing to further advances by Russian forces, he added, reiterating Russia remains open to talks.

“We’re ready for peace negotiations and a peaceful resolution of problems. But this requires a substantive discussion of all the details of the proposed plan," he said.

ISTANBUL

Putin said the US side appeared to slow down after the Alaska talks because “Ukraine’s de facto rejection” of the plan prevented Washington from moving forward.

Putin said Russia is satisfied with developments on the battlefield, which leads to achieving the goals of the "special military operation."

Kyiv’s refusal to engage in talks is contributing to further advances by Russian forces, he added, reiterating Russia remains open to talks.

“We’re ready for peace negotiations and a peaceful resolution of problems. But this requires a substantive discussion of all the details of the proposed plan," he said.