Charles Maynes

The Kremlin says the U.S.

has now provided a document outlining the main parameters of its peace proposal.

one amended with input from Ukraine and Europe after an earlier version was criticized as heavily tilted in Moscow's favor.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested the plan could still be the basis of a settlement, but only if Ukraine is the one to make key concessions.

Among them, a demand to surrender territory claimed but not controlled by Russia after more than three years of fighting.

The topic is sure to come up when Ukrainian negotiators meet with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and other administration officials this weekend in Florida.

Witkoff then heads to Russia for talks with Putin in the coming days.

Charles Baines, NPR News, Moscow.

Speaking on state television, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine would be participating in negotiations, quote, one way or another. Peskov said Russia anticipated a two-track approach to talks, one directly with the US and another, quote, connected to Ukraine's involvement. Kremlin propagandists have long painted Ukraine and Europe as subservient to the US.

Speaking on state television, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine would be participating in negotiations, quote, one way or another. Peskov said Russia anticipated a two-track approach to talks, one directly with the US and another, quote, connected to Ukraine's involvement. Kremlin propagandists have long painted Ukraine and Europe as subservient to the US.

and insisted only the White House could deliver lasting peace. Those same voices have also celebrated President Trump's announcement he would negotiate directly with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war, particularly after Trump appeared to concede to key Russian demands over NATO expansion and Ukraine forfeiting land. Charles Mainz, NPR News.

and insisted only the White House could deliver lasting peace. Those same voices have also celebrated President Trump's announcement he would negotiate directly with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war, particularly after Trump appeared to concede to key Russian demands over NATO expansion and Ukraine forfeiting land. Charles Mainz, NPR News.