VLADIMIR Putin has offered to halt the bloody frontline invasion of Ukraine in the latest unpredictable move by the dictator.
Donald Trump's seven-point peace plan has also been uncovered, where the Republican has outlined that Russia could
Mad Vlad apparently told Trump's that could halt his invasion – and even renounce its claims to areas of four partly-occupied Ukrainian regions that remain under ‘s control, three sources told the Financial Times.
The bombshell, unconfirmed revelation reportedly took place during a meeting in St Petersburg earlier in April.
Trump and his advisors have since suggested a possible settlement that includes recognising Russian ownership of ‘s Crimean peninsula.
Washington would also have to at least acknowledge the ‘s de facto control over the parts of the four regions it currently holds.
The reported proposal is the first sign Putin has given that shows he could actually be willing to step back to finally end the war.
European officials briefed on US efforts to end fighting in warned that as a way of manipulating Trump into accepting ‘s other demands.
One official said to the newspaper: “There is a lot of pressure on Kyiv right now to give up on things so Trump can claim victory.”
But other reports claim that Trump will let Putin keep close to all the territory his have seized from Zelensky, as outlined in an unconfirmed seven-point plan to end the war, according to the Telegraph.
The unbelievable proposal will reportedly be discussed in on Wednesday to see how Kyiv will react – but the proposed plan leaves Ukraine with no clear US security guarantee.
It includes the US offering formal recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea while implying de facto recognition of other occupied territories.
This would result in a freeze of the current devastating frontline – but consequently allows mad Vlad to keep almost all the territory has gained.
However, the plan does cover some points that work in Ukraine's favour, like Russia giving up two small areas currently occupied by its soldiers, the newspaper adds.
Ukraine would also regain unrestrained access to the beginning of the Dnieper river while Russia would withdraw from a second area of Kherson province.
US envoy General Keith Kellogg seeks to gain Ukraine's approval, and therefore agreement, to the plan on Wednesday.
Witkoff is then to travel to Moscow and present the bombshell plan mad Vlad.
SEVEN-POINT PLAN
A source with knowledge of the mysterious plan said that its points one and two involve an immediate ceasefire and intense, direct talks between Ukraine and Russia, the newspaper reports.
Point three then requires Ukraine to halt its drive to receive membership, but the country would still be able to join the EU.
And European countries could deploy peacekeeping troops to deter the Russian dictator from invading again – but the seven-point plan doesn't commit the US to guarantee the security of any deployment like this, Telegraph understands.
Point four then looks at territory, with the US offering legal recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea.
This would violate a central principle of international law, as well as the post-1945 world order, where no country can annext the territory of another.
The unconfirmed proposal would freeze the frontline and, in turn, allow Putin to keep close to all of Russia's gains.
While it wouldn't formally recognise those areas as being part of Russia, the newspaper understands that the plan hints as de facto US recognition.
In the plan, Ukraine's largest station at Zaporizhzhia that's currently held by Russian forces would be handed over to the US.
In point six, Ukraine would sign the minerals deal to allow US companies to access the country's rich natural resources.
And point seven poses the chance of a new relationship between the US and Russia.
In the plan, all US sanctions would be lifted, and the two sides would discuss co-operating on .
