Trump officials' meeting with Russian officials in Miami spurs questions about Ukraine proposal
US officials raise concerns after Trump envoys met with a sanctioned Russian figure in Miami to draft a Ukraine peace plan.
US officials raise concerns after Trump envoys met with a sanctioned Russian figure in Miami to draft a Ukraine peace plan.
The deal would be valid for 10 years and states that an attack by Russia across the armistice line would be considered an attack threatening transatlantic peace.
Sources from Washington have signaled to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Kyiv must accept a US plan to end the war, which would include territorial concessions.
The sources, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter, said the proposals included cutting the size of Ukraine's armed forces, among other things.
About 80 others were wounded as Russia fired 476 drones and 48 missiles at Ukraine, striking energy and transport infrastructure and forcing emergency power cuts in a number of regions.
A senior Ukrainian official told Reuters that Kyiv had received "signals" about a set of US proposals to end the war that Washington has discussed with Russia.
President Trump is willing to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia, but insists on retaining ultimate authority over any sanctions measures, a senior official says.
Ukrainian President Zelensky is in Paris to finalize historic deals with France on fighter jets, air-defense systems, and missiles, aiming to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Novorossiysk and a neighboring Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal temporarily suspended oil exports, equivalent to 2.2 million barrels per day, or 2% of global supply, on Friday.
Ukraine says it is pushing to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, aiming to bring home 1,200 Ukrainians.
Last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian soldiers outnumber Ukrainian soldiers eight to one in the eastern city.