Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy aide held discussions with members of the U.S. administration after Moscow received American proposals for a possible Ukrainian peace deal, the Kremlin confirmed on December 26. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposals, brought to Moscow by Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev following a weekend meeting in Miami, are being carefully analysed, and dialogue between Russian and U.S. representatives will continue.

While Peskov did not disclose details of the conversations, he noted that public comments on the documents could undermine ongoing negotiations. Reports suggest that Putin may be open to swapping some territory controlled by Russian forces in Ukraine, but he remains firm on retaining the entire Donbas region. Discussions at a State Council meeting touched on the peace proposals in general terms without further specifics.

The engagement marks a continuation of diplomatic communication between Russia and the United States amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin emphasized that analysis of the U.S. proposals is underway, and both sides have agreed to maintain dialogue to explore potential pathways toward a resolution.

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