JUST IN: The Wall Street Journal reports that Russian President Putin has offered to end the war in Ukraine in exchange for control of Eastern Ukraine.
In-Depth Look at the Offer
According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has communicated to the United States that he is willing to cease military operations in Ukraine. The condition for this cessation is that Russia would retain the territories it currently occupies in eastern Ukraine.
This reported offer represents a potential diplomatic shift, though details regarding the specific territories and the exact nature of the communication remain limited. It suggests a possible pathway to ending the conflict, but one that comes with significant concessions from Ukraine.