A dramatic new phase in the drive to end the war in Ukraine is unfolding, as the Kremlin confirmed Friday that the United States has officially delivered a detailed peace proposal to Russia — a plan negotiated jointly by American and Ukrainian delegations during closed-door talks in Geneva.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian media that the documents are already in Moscow’s hands and that high-level discussions with U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff are scheduled for next week. The disclosure marks one of the most concrete steps toward a potential negotiated settlement since Russia’s invasion began in 2022.
“Key Details Have Been Delivered” — Moscow Prepares for Talks
“Key details have been handed over, and discussions will take place next week in Moscow,” Peskov announced, according to TASS.
He added that the exact date of Witkoff’s visit has not yet been finalized, but the Kremlin will notify the media as soon as it is set.
The confirmation follows President Donald Trump’s announcement earlier this week that Witkoff would be dispatched to Moscow to meet directly with Vladimir Putin. Trump said their mission will be to iron out “several remaining differences” in the developing peace framework.
Witkoff–Putin Meeting Could Include Jared Kushner
In a striking twist, Trump also revealed that his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner may join the talks — a move that underscores the White House’s intent to personally steer the negotiation process at the highest political level.
According to Trump, American negotiators are making “real progress” in talks involving Russia and Ukraine, and Moscow has already agreed to certain concessions, though he did not specify which ones.
Diplomatic analysts say the level of coordination between Washington and Kyiv — paired with the Kremlin’s acknowledgment of receiving the plan — signals a potential pivot point in the war, even if enormous obstacles remain.
Behind Closed Doors: A Geneva Blueprint With Global Stakes
The peace plan, crafted in Geneva during U.S.–Ukraine negotiations, has not yet been made public. However, the fact that the United States delivered it directly to Russia indicates the proposal contains fully developed terms, rather than preliminary ideas.
For Moscow to confirm receipt is significant. It suggests the Kremlin is at least willing to engage formally with Washington’s peace initiative, despite months of escalating military pressure and political rhetoric.
What Comes Next?
Witkoff’s upcoming Moscow visit — his first in this role — is expected to serve as a critical test of whether the United States and Russia can narrow their differences enough to begin drafting an actionable agreement.
Whether the talks generate a roadmap to peace or expose deeper divides, the world will be watching closely as Washington, Kyiv, and Moscow maneuver through one of the most consequential diplomatic moments of the war.