Ukraine has proposed to create a demilitarized buffer zone / day

The diplomat described this proposal as a buffer zone, in which both sides retreat 15 kilometers away, creating a 30 -kilometer zone monitored by observers from third countries.

Such an agreement could complement the ceasefire « on -site » and mean that both sides retain control over the areas where they are currently located, Kellog said.

The main obstacle to the agreement is the refusal of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire, the diplomat said.

« I believe we are close. The only person I think can achieve this is (US) president (Donald) Trump, unless Putin agrees. And this is one of our obstacles to progress – the Russian president does not agree with it right now, » Kellog said.

In response to Kellog’s announcement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had not received any proposals from Kiev for creating a demilitarized area along the front line.

Moscow has put forward a maximumist demands on the ceasefire and rejected the 30 -day ceasefire initiated by the US, which Kijiva adopted on March 11.

Since taking office in January, Trump has not approved a new US military assistance to Ukraine.

The promise made by the Trump campaign has not yet materialized the end of the war in 24 hours when Trump has been in office for more than 100 days.

Despite dissatisfaction with Moscow’s refusal to de -score warfare, the Trump administration has not imposed new sanctions or other measures to target pressure on the Kremlin.

US Secretary of State Marko Rubio and Trump have warned in advance that the US would give up mediation efforts if no progress is made soon.