The American official compared these guarantees to an"Article 5"-type mechanism, which would involve protecting Ukraine against a new Russian invasion.

Security guarantees for Ukraine, promised in exchange for territorial concessions

According to Witkoff, Putin would also have been willing to accept a"legislative consecration" by which Russia would commit not to invade other territories in Ukraine or Europe. However, the Kremlin leader did not give up on the demands for the cession of the Donbas regions (Donetsk and Luhansk) and the reduction of the size of the Ukrainian army. In return, Russia would freeze the current front lines in the south, in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, and would promise not to attack Ukraine or other European states.

Discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine and the status of the Donetsk region

Trump's envoy also said that Russia had made"certain concessions" regarding five regions at the center of the conflict, especially Donetsk."There is a significant discussion about what will happen there, and that will be detailed on Monday," Witkoff said.

In addition to security guarantees for Ukraine, Putin has insisted on eliminating the “causes of war,” a term Moscow calls for Ukraine to be neutral and abandon its aspirations to join NATO. These demands remain major sticking points in negotiations on a possible peace deal.

An hour ago, Donald Trump announced on his social platform, Truth Social, that there had been"MAJOR PROGRESS ON RUSSIA," followed by "STAY TUNED! President DJT."