The United States has asked Russia to propose a new security deal in Europe as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine, perhaps taking into account Moscow's long-standing demands to limit NATO expansion and reduce its military presence in Eastern Europe, Axios reports.
Washington wants Russia to outline steps aimed at reducing tensions and keeping European countries safe from future attacks.
Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will meet with Putin in Moscow on Thursday to discuss the proposal and encourage European participation in peace talks despite Russian opposition and European skepticism.
The envoys are then expected to travel to Dublin to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky on Thursday evening.