US officials have put on hold work on a peace plan to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The United States is urging Europe to engage in diplomatic discussions. The US special envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, wishes to initiate private talks with NATO members before presenting the final peace proposal.
Mr. Kellogg stated that in conversations with European diplomats, he would like to hear their perspectives on the framework of a potential peace agreement, and understand what role their governments can play in this process.
The US Secretary of State, Mr. Kellogg, plans to hold talks with the prime ministers and presidents of NATO member countries. This move is aimed at allaying the concerns of those nations that fear they will be left out of the negotiations.
Mr. Kellogg has pledged to unveil key components of the peace plan at the Munich Security Conference.
This could include a proposal for ongoing military assistance to Ukraine in exchange for access to Ukraine's rare earth resources.
Reports indicate that European officials who have already spoken with Mr. Kellogg have been informed of Washington's plan to bolster Ukraine's position in future negotiations with Russia.
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