Polish news outlet publishes Trump's proposal to Putin to end war
The Polish news outlet Onet has reported having learned the details of a "favourable" American proposal regarding Ukraine that was presented to Russian ruler Vladimir Putin during talks with Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy, in Moscow.
Source: European Pravda, citing Onet on 7 August
Details: Although Onet does not name its sources, it says the proposal was coordinated with European states. "We have learned that Moscow received a very favourable offer from the Trump administration," the outlet reported.
According to Onet, the US proposal includes:
- A ceasefire in Ukraine, though not a full peace agreement.
- De facto recognition of the territories occupied by Russia through deferral of the issue for either 49 or 99 years.
- The lifting of most of the sanctions imposed on Russia and, in the long term, a return to energy cooperation – namely imports of Russian gas and oil.
However, the proposal reportedly includes no guarantees against NATO expansion – one of Moscow’s consistent demands.
Nor did Russia receive any promises that military support for Ukraine would cease. However, according to Onet, this last point is said to be acceptable to the Russians.
Background:
- Following the meeting between Witkoff and Putin, Trump had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders.
- Trump reportedly then told European leaders he intended to meet with Putin "as early as next week", followed by a trilateral meeting including President Zelenskyy.
- Later, the Kremlin confirmed that Russia and the US have agreed that Putin and Trump will meet in the coming days.
- Zelenskyy also stated that potential formats for high-level meetings were discussed during yesterday’s phone conversation with Trump and the European leaders.
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