Russian President told Steve Witkoff during a meeting in St. Petersburg earlier this month that Moscow could give up its claims on the areas of the four Ukrainian regions partially occupied that remain under Kiev's control.

To initiate peace talks, Ukraine insists on a complete ceasefire, while Russia, for the first time, allows the possibility of direct dialogue with Kyiv. At the same time, the United States advocates for freezing the conflict and believes that both sides should be prepared for territorial compromises.