Russia has reportedly submitted a list of demands to the United States in what appears to be an attempt to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and pave the way for a reset in bilateral relations, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Although the specific details of the demands remain unclear, Reuters reports that Russian and American officials have held both in-person and virtual talks over the past three weeks to explore potential terms for an agreement.
According to the report, Moscow’s demands are described as broad and largely reflect conditions it has previously put forward to Ukraine, NATO, and the United States.
Key among the proposals are a commitment to exclude Ukraine from NATO membership, an agreement barring the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, and international recognition of Russia’s claims over Crimea and four additional Ukrainian provinces.
In recent years, Russia has consistently urged the U.S. and NATO to address what it calls the “root causes” of the conflict, particularly the military alliance’s eastward expansion—an issue the Kremlin views as a direct threat to its national security.
While it is unclear whether Moscow is prepared to engage in peace negotiations with Kyiv before these demands are accepted, the diplomatic outreach signals a possible shift in tone amid the prolonged conflict.
Meanwhile, in a related development, former U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly awaiting a response from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding a proposed 30-day ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he would accept such a truce as a preliminary step toward formal peace talks.
Zelenskiy also welcomed this week’s meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, describing the discussions as constructive and a potential foundation for broader negotiations.