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By Isabella Harper | Staff Writer with Agencies
Vladimir Putin declared on Friday that a US-drafted peace plan for Ukraine could serve as a “basis” for a potential settlement. His remarks came during a lengthy address to Russia’s Security Council, where he balanced restrained approval of the proposal with explicit threats of continued military escalation.
Putin confirmed that Moscow had received the 28-point document from Washington through established diplomatic channels. He insisted, however, that the US has not engaged in substantive dialogue with Russia regarding the details. According to the Kremlin leader, this silence stems from Washington’s inability to secure Kyiv’s approval.
He stated that the current draft resembles a “modernized” version of the framework discussed at a bilateral summit in Alaska last August. He argued that Ukraine’s alleged refusal to accept the earlier iteration prompted US officials to revise and resubmit the plan.
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Putin accused Kyiv of derailing the negotiation process and claimed that the US is reluctant to advance discussions without Ukrainian consent. He urged Washington to “show flexibility” and commit to “necessary compromises,” while suggesting that European allies remain hostile to any settlement favorable to Moscow.
Although he suggested that the document could provide the foundation for a final peace agreement, the Russian president simultaneously escalated his threats. He declared that Russia remains fully prepared to secure its objectives through continued warfare if diplomacy falters.
He dismissed what he called Western “illusions” of defeating Russia and warned that recent battlefield events would be repeated unless Ukraine accepts Trump’s proposals. To illustrate his point, he referenced Kremlin claims that Russian forces had seized Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, framing it as evidence of Moscow’s momentum. The claim was widely challenged by the Ukrainian military, independent monitors, and even several pro-government Russian bloggers.
The announcement of the supposed victory appeared in a televised briefing by Valery Gerasimov, Russia’s top general, during Putin’s visit to an underground command post. Putin was shown wearing military attire, underscoring the Kremlin’s desire to project confidence in its campaign.
Earlier in the day, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov struck a more cautious tone, refusing to discuss the peace plan’s details publicly and insisting that such a “complex matter” should not be handled through what he called “megaphone diplomacy.”
Despite the mixed messages, Putin made clear that Russia views the current situation on the battlefield as favorable. He signaled that Moscow is prepared to continue advancing unless the peace terms reflect its core demands. The comments underscored a familiar dual strategy, one that pairs tentative diplomatic overtures with the threat of intensified military pressure.
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