BISHKEK — Russian President Vladimir Putin says parts of a draft peace framework recently discussed by the United States and Ukraine could form the basis of a future agreement to end the war, while warning that negotiations remain at an early stage.
Speaking to journalists in Bishkek, Putin said Washington and Kyiv had broken a 28-point proposal into four thematic blocks during talks in Geneva, and that Moscow had been officially briefed on the discussions.
According to him, Russia “generally agrees” that the issues listed could guide further negotiations.
“There is no full draft agreement yet,” Putin stressed. “What we have is a list of topics everyone is studying. Every word will matter, and it all has to be put into precise diplomatic language.”
He said many of the same points had already been raised in earlier contacts with US negotiators before his recent visit to the United States, and that updated versions were later sent to Moscow for review.
The Russian leader also signalled a willingness to provide written security assurances to Western countries if talks advance, including formal statements that Russia will not attack Europe.
“If our Western partners want written guarantees, we are ready to discuss this as part of a comprehensive agreement,” he said.
Putin cautioned, however, that it was “premature” to speak about any final text or timelines, noting that key issues still needed to be reconciled before real progress could be claimed.
Meanwhile, an American delegation is expected in Moscow next week for further consultations, in what both sides have described as an effort to test whether a realistic pathway to peace exists.
The renewed diplomatic activity comes as fighting continues along the front lines in Ukraine, with neither side publicly backing away from core demands. While Putin’s comments suggest limited openness to a negotiated framework, there is still no indication that the most contentious questions — including territory and long-term security guarantees — are close to being resolved.
