Russian President Vladimir Putin said that a US plan to end the war in Ukraine could “form the basis for future agreements” but renewed threats to seize more territory by force unless Kyiv withdraws.

The Russian leader called the U.S. special envoy “an intelligent man” who is properly representing his country in peace negotiations.

The Russian leader said he felt Washington was taking his position into account, but that some things still needed to be discussed when a U.S. delegation visits Moscow next week.

In the call, Steve Witkoff privately coached senior Kremlin advisers on how to pitch a Ukraine peace deal to President Trump.

Russia is expecting a US delegation in Moscow next week, led by special envoy Steve Witkoff, to discuss the US proposal for a peace deal that President Vladimir Putin called a “basis for future agreements.

Russian authorities must increase the number of people who identify as Russian and speak Russian in the parts of Ukraine incorporated into the country since Moscow's 2022 invasion, according to a document signed by President Vladimir Putin.

The Trump Administration has claimed that it’s nearing a deal to end the war, but, for now, the conflict’s essential impasse still holds: Moscow won’t accept what Kyiv can stomach.

The United States is ready to eecognise Russia's authority over Crimea and additional Ukrainian regions under occupation, it is understood. Donald Trump has sent his peace and Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff,

BISHKEK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine, but that if not Russia would fight on.