Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has expressed optimism about a draft United States-backed peace plan for Ukraine, saying it could serve as the foundation for a future deal that Russia is ready for “serious” discussion on.

Speaking to reporters Thursday while on a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, Putin acknowledged the US had taken Russia’s position into account in negotiations, but said some issues still needed to be hammered out.

“In general, we agree that this can be the basis for future agreements,” he said of the draft plan.

The Russian leader also confirmed United States President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff would soon travel to Moscow for more talks, which he said should focus on Russia-controlled Donbas and Crimea.

The US last week revealed a 28-point peace plan for

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