Amid tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Donald Trump 's proposed peace plan, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signalled that the US President's 28-point plan could be the basis of a "final settlement" to end the bloody war that has raged since 2022.

Putin not just confirmed that Moscow had received Washington's proposal, but added in televised comments, "I believe that it can be used as the basis for a final peaceful settlement." Also Read | Will US money, arms help Ukraine win against Russia? JD Vance calls it ‘fantasy’

While indicating Moscow's willingness to end the war, Putin also threatened action against Ukraine if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy chose to reject the proposal, which Kyiv has said endorses key Russian demands.

“If Kyiv does not want to discuss

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