Overview
- The plan is publicly linked to Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev, with reporting describing a 28‑point text drafted outside official channels.
- Analysis of the draft outlines openings to recognizing Russian sovereignty over occupied areas and sharply curbing Ukraine’s military capacity.
- Transcripts cited in coverage describe Witkoff coaching how Putin should pitch an agreement to President Trump and Dmitriev urging presentation of maximal demands.
- A Wall Street Journal‑cited account details parallel contacts between Trump‑aligned figures and sanctioned Russian oligarchs about energy and rare‑earth deals, including efforts tied to Nord Stream 2, Rosneft and Lukoil.
- Recent reports say traditional envoys are sidelined as talks narrow the text from 28 to 19 points and a possible Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest is discussed, with Ukraine’s Andriy Yermak reported as removed by Zelensky.