Trump Shares Ukraine De-Escalation Proposals With Putin, Kremlin Says

US President Donald Trump has shared proposals to de-escalate the Ukraine war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Saturday, as renewed diplomatic efforts in Miami faced uncertainty over Washington’s separate deal to secure Russian diesel supplies.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin received Washington’s suggestions “with understanding” following a phone conversation between the leaders on Friday. However, Moscow provided no details of the proposals or indicated whether they could lead to a breakthrough in negotiations.

The latest contact came as US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner met Ukrainian and European officials in Miami to discuss a possible framework for ending the conflict. The discussions focused on security guarantees for Ukraine, postwar reconstruction, economic recovery and unresolved territorial disputes.

The diplomatic push comes as Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging long-range attacks, with Russian strikes causing mounting casualties and destruction in Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for stronger international pressure on Moscow and guarantees against future Russian aggression.

The talks were also overshadowed by Trump’s announcement that Russia would supply diesel to help address rising fuel prices. The proposed arrangement includes more than 300,000 tonnes initially, followed by additional shipments in the coming months.

The move marks a contentious shift amid Western efforts to restrict Russian energy revenues following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump has sought to ease fuel-price pressures in the United States, but Kyiv fears that reduced economic pressure could help Russia sustain its military campaign.

Zelenskyy criticised the decision, arguing that easing restrictions on Russian fuel exports could encourage further attacks. He said Moscow had responded to sanctions relief by launching strikes on residential buildings in Zaporizhzhia, where civilians, including children, were killed.

The Ukrainian president also questioned the handling of the Miami discussions, suggesting that Kyiv’s participation risked being used as a smokescreen while Washington pursued its own priorities.