US came up with a comprehensive 22-point framework plan for peace in Ukraine, President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg wrote on X on May 18.
“In Istanbul State Secretary (Marco) Rubio made it clear that we have presented ‘a strong peace plan’” after the London meetings, he said.
“The first point is a comprehensive ceasefire that stops the killing now.”
On May 16, Ukrainian top officials held a key meeting in Istanbul with national security advisors from France, Germany, the UK, and Kellogg ahead of talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegations.
On May 17, Rubio said that Trump is eager to arrange a one-on-one meeting with Putin as soon as possible.
On May 19, Trump is expected to call both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an attempt to negotiate a ceasefire.