CNN writes that the American side expects Ukraine and Russia to agree a "peace deal" that would end the war by the end of the year, despite the fact that Ukraine and its European allies have effectively been sidelined from the preparation process.

Donald Trump will give Ukraine a Nato-style security guarantee if it agrees to his controversial 28-point plan to end the war.

The 28-point plan, which President Donald Trump has reviewed and supports, is the White House’s latest attempt to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end.