Speaking at a Russian Security Council meeting Friday, Putin began by alluding to the August Alaska summit, "During the discussions, the American side asked us to make certain compromises," he said. According to more via state media translation:
According to the Russian president, Moscow confirmed during the talks that it agreed with the peace proposals. However, he added that after the Alaska meeting there was a pause from the US side, which he attributed to Ukraine’s rejection of Trump’s draft. This is why the “modernized plan” containing 28 points appeared later, Putin said, adding that Moscow has the document.
“I believe it could also form the basis of a final peace settlement. But this text is not being discussed with us in substance,” Putin said.
So generally this is a positive signal to Washington from Putin. However, given the negative reactions simultaneously coming from European leaders, who are busy talking on Zelensky on coming up with a counter-plan, the Kremlin has also made clear it will not be involved in "megaphone diplomacy."
Putin is issuing a bit of an ultimatum and warning of his own:
Putin: "If Kiev doesn't want to discuss President Trump's peace proposal, they and the European warmongers must realize that events in Kupiansk will repeat in other key areas. Maybe not as quick as we would like, but inevitably."
Meanwhile the pressure is rising from various sectors concerning Zelensky's decision-making...
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