Efforts to halt the war in Ukraine, now approaching its fourth year, have all failed. The Trump administration is now reported to have joined Russia in drafting a new plan to end the conflict, but it would require Kyiv to cede territory and reduce the size of its army — terms Ukraine has long declared unacceptable.

"Russia will relinquish other agreed territories it controls outside the five regions."Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The proposal also states: "It is expected that Russia will not invade neighboring countries and NATO will not expand further.