"Witkoff also consulted with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev on the plan. Dmitriev told Axios he is optimistic about it because unlike past efforts, "we feel the Russian position is really being heard." President Vladimir Putin has not publicly endorsed the plan. After meeting Dmitriev, Witkoff and Kushner also discussed the plan with Zelensky's national security adviser Rustem Umerov. U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll presented the plan to Zelensky on Thursday in writing."
"Between the lines: Zelensky described the plan as the U.S. "vision" but not a final offer. He said Ukraine had been clear about its red lines and would give its input to make the plan "truly meaningful." A U.S. official also told Axios the administration sees the plan as a "live document" that can be changed based on discussions with the parties."
"In addition to the territorial concessions asked of Ukraine, the document says there would be a "decisive coordinated military response" in the event of further Russian incursions onto Ukrainian territory. It does not say what role the U.S. would play in such a response. The plan also includes economic components that would see some frozen Russian assets go toward rebuilding Ukraine, sanctions on Russia lifted, the U.S. and Russia agreeing to partner long-term in areas like AI and mining, and Russia returning to the G8."
A U.S.-backed plan drafted by Steve Witkoff with input from Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner involves consultations with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and engagement with Ukrainian advisers. Dmitriev expressed optimism while President Vladimir Putin has not publicly endorsed the proposal. U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll formally presented the plan to Zelensky, who called it a U.S. "vision" and signaled willingness to provide input while maintaining Ukraine's red lines. U.S. officials describe the proposal as a "live document" but expect serious, expedited engagement. The plan requests territorial concessions, offers amnesty for wartime actions, proposes using frozen Russian assets for rebuilding, envisions lifted sanctions, and suggests long-term U.S.-Russia partnerships and Russia’s return to the G8.
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