" Next week, in London, we want to make a decision on a comprehensive ceasefire. The intention was then to hold talks with Russia and say: "This is the final and best proposal of the parties" to find out the current stance of both sides," the New York Post quoted a US official as saying.
According to the official, to attract Russia to participate in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, the US could propose loosening Russian sanctions and even lift the blockade of Russian assets frozen in the West.
Previously, Bloomberg quoted a source as saying that the US is ready to recognize Crimea as Russian territory within the framework of a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The recognition of Crimea demonstrates US President Donald Trump's desire to achieve a ceasefire and resolve the conflict in Ukraine. However, the final decision has not been made.
On April 17, Washington presented its allies in Paris with proposals to address the Ukrainian issue. Among the proposals is to ease sanctions on Russia and abandon discussions on Ukraine's joining NATO.
The US draft also states that all territories controlled by Russia during the conflict in Ukraine will continue to be under Russian control. Discussions on these contents will continue in London next week.
