Zelensky Says Ukraine Has Presented US Negotiators a Plan to End the War With Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early on Tuesday, August 12, 2026 (21 Mordad 1405) that Kyiv has presented US negotiators with proposals for a plan aimed at ending the war with Russia. According to Donya-e-Eqtesad, citing Tasnim, Zelensky said the United States could help defend Ukraine, particularly with air defense, and press Russia to prepare a plan to end the war rather than delay it. No further details of the plan's content have been released. Markets are watching the trajectory of Russia Ukraine peace talks closely given their potential effect on Russian energy sanctions and on global gold and energy prices.