A plan to conclude the intense conflict has been devised by the United States and Russia, necessitating significant concessions from Kyiv.

The precise nature of all the concessions expected from Ukraine remained undefined, though some involve demands consistently put forth by Moscow since its 2022 invasion of its neighboring country, as reported by The Associated Press, citing an informed source.

The framework would also encompass a cessation of hostilities.

For a month, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has been discreetly developing the plan, gathering feedback from both Ukrainian and Russian parties regarding mutually agreeable terms, according to a senior U.S. official who spoke to Digital on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized for public comment.

President Donald Trump has received a briefing on the plan and backs it, the source indicated. The official noted that concessions would be required from both parties, not exclusively from Ukraine.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated, “President Trump has consistently expressed his desire for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine to cease, and he has become exasperated by both sides’ unwillingness to commit to a peace accord. Despite this, the President and his team persevere, and the United States has been crafting a comprehensive and mutually agreeable plan to halt the bloodshed and establish a sturdy, enduring peace.”

The proposal’s current terms, which remain subject to alteration, would entail Ukraine relinquishing territory to Russia and decommissioning specific armaments, as per the individual briefed on the plan’s outline.

Furthermore, it would involve scaling back a portion of U.S. military aid.

Russia would assume command over the entirety of the eastern Donbas region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has designated the capture of the Donbas as a primary objective.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has consistently rejected the notion of surrendering territory to Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that officials would “persist in formulating a roster of potential concepts” for concluding the war, drawing upon input from both parties.

Late Wednesday, he posted on X, “Bringing an end to a convoluted and lethal conflict like the one in Ukraine necessitates a comprehensive interchange of earnest and pragmatic proposals.” He added, “And securing a lasting peace will compel both sides to consent to arduous yet imperative concessions.”

On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserted that “no formal consultations are presently occurring” with the U.S. concerning the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.

He informed reporters, “While contacts certainly exist, processes that might be termed consultations are not in progress.”

Digital has sought comment from the relevant parties.