Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that a revised 28-point proposal drafted by the United States "could be used as the basis" for settling the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized that Moscow is satisfied with its progress on the battlefield but remains open to diplomatic discussions.

According to Anadolu Agency, Putin made these remarks during a meeting of Russia's Security Council. He revealed that the proposal, part of a peace initiative by former US President Donald Trump, was discussed with US officials prior to the August 15 summit in Alaska. During the Alaska summit, Washington reportedly urged Moscow to make compromises and demonstrate flexibility in the negotiations.

Putin detailed that the primary objective of the Anchorage negotiations was to confirm Russia's willingness to agree with the US proposals and show the necessary flexibility. He also noted that Moscow had briefed its allies in the Global South, including China, India, North Korea, South Africa, Brazil, and members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), all of whom supported the potential agreements.

However, Putin expressed that progress stalled after the Alaska talks due to Ukraine's rejection of the plan, which prevented the United States from advancing. He mentioned receiving an updated version of the 28-point plan through established channels and saw potential in it forming the basis for a peace settlement, though it had not been discussed in detail with Russia.

Putin reiterated Russia's satisfaction with current battlefield developments, asserting that they align with the goals of the "special military operation." He claimed that Kyiv's reluctance to engage in talks is aiding Russian advances but affirmed Russia's openness to peace negotiations.

"We're ready for peace negotiations and a peaceful resolution of problems. But this requires a substantive discussion of all the details of the proposed plan," Putin concluded.