Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday confirmed that Moscow has received a US proposal to end the war in Ukraine, a plan he suggested could serve as the foundation for a negotiated settlement, even as he issued fresh threats of territorial expansion if Kyiv rejects it.

Putin, addressing senior officials in televised remarks, said the plan presented by US President Donald Trump “can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement.” He noted, however, that Washington and Moscow have not yet held detailed talks on the proposal.

“I believe that it can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement,” Putin said, adding that “the American side asked us to make certain compromises and show flexibility.”

The Russian leader said U.S. and Russian officials had previously discuss

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