Putin signals openness to US peace proposal as Ukraine warns of pivotal moment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautiously welcomed a new U.S. proposal aimed at ending Moscow’s nearly four-year war in Ukraine, signaling a rare opening for potential negotiations.

The plan, according to Putin, could serve as a foundation for a final peace settlement, though he emphasized the need for detailed discussion before any agreement can be reached. “We are ready for peace negotiations… but this naturally requires a…