The Telegraph reports that Washington is prepared to acknowledge Russia’s control over Crimea and several other territories as part of a potential settlement to end the Ukrainian conflict. According to the newspaper, U. S. President Donald Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow with what is described as a direct proposal for the parameters of an agreement.

Sources told the outlet that the United States is signaling readiness to formally accept Russian jurisdiction over Crimea and additional regions in exchange for a deal to halt hostilities. One insider familiar with internal discussions suggested that it has become increasingly evident within Washington that European objections carry little weight in shaping the administration’s position.

Several interlocutors noted that the territorial recognition ideas mentioned earlier in Trump’s 28-point peace framework remain embedded in his overall strategy for resolving the conflict.