U.S. Envoy Meets Putin as Washington Pushes Revised Ukraine Peace Plan

Trump had previously pushed Kyiv to accept the deal by Thanksgiving, but he has since shifted to calling for an agreement “as soon as possible.” Officials familiar with the discussions say the amended framework now reflects adjustments made during multiple rounds of talks, including sessions hosted in Geneva last month.

Putin Signals Openness — With Conditions

Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, Putin indicated that he was prepared for a “serious” conversation with the United States. He suggested that the Geneva working document could provide the “framework” of a final settlement, though he reiterated that Russian forces maintain battlefield momentum. Should negotiations fail, Putin warned, Moscow would seek its objectives militarily.

The Kremlin’s posture reflects both confidence in its current strategic position and a willingness to probe whether Washington and Kyiv are prepared to concede on key issues, including territorial control and Ukraine’s long-term security architecture.

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