Putin presented a new proposal to the Americans. He wants to repeat a scenario that has already worked once

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a humanitarian mission in Ukraine's Kostiantynivka during a meeting with American envoys. He cited a recent successful operation in Oleshky as a model for this initiative. Putin claimed that Russian forces control Kostiantynivka and are ready to ensure the mission's safety, although he stated that Ukraine should guarantee security if it considers the city under its control. Additionally, he reiterated Russia's opposition to foreign troops in Ukraine, labeling them as legitimate targets. American envoy Steve Witkoff viewed the planned prisoner exchange as progress towards peace and will report back to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.