Kremlin: We Are Holding Talks with Washington to Understand Amendments Regarding Ukraine Plan

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is preparing for talks with the United States to understand the extent of changes to the previously agreed proposals regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to stop the war in Ukraine, following European-Ukrainian meetings and communications, according to the Russian Sputnik agency.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that "the potential of relations between Russia and the United States is great and mutually beneficial," considering that "many of our American interlocutors share our view that the potential of our relations is great and mutually beneficial," according to Reuters news agency.

Peskov described Washington's stance on the settlement in Ukraine on December 14 as "decisive and realistic," noting that Russia focuses on the United States rather than Europe in matters related to the Ukrainian settlement.

On Wednesday, the Kremlin warned of possible U.S. sanctions on Russia, considering that they "harm the improvement of relations with Washington," amid American efforts to reach a settlement agreement in Ukraine.

Peskov emphasized that Russia's position on the deployment of any European forces in Ukraine is "widely known," pointing out that it is a matter "that can be discussed" during the upcoming visit of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow, which he indicated would not take place this week.

He added: "Our position on foreign military units on Ukrainian territory is well known... it is firm and fully understood... Russia has repeatedly opposed the idea of deploying forces... but I repeat, this is a matter subject to discussion," according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.

The magazine Politico reported, citing two informed sources on Wednesday, that U.S. and Russian officials intend to hold a meeting in Miami, Florida, over the weekend as part of the Trump administration's efforts to end the war between Kyiv and Moscow.

According to the sources, Trump's efforts to end the war have stalled, prompting the United States to increase pressure on Ukraine to make concessions that would end the war.

The sources said plans have not yet been finalized, but if the meeting takes place this week, the U.S. administration will present the results of the latest round of discussions to Russian officials, who have shown little change in their demands.

Washington seeks to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine that would also improve its relations with Moscow.