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.

The US president’s confidential 28-point scheme to end the invasion has been branded a capitulation of war-weary Ukraine to the Russian leader.

If confirmed, these demands would be heavily slanted towards Moscow's interest - explaining Kyiv's lukewarm reaction to the draft.