The document reportedly envisages concessions such as handing over territories, reducing the number of troops and limiting armaments.

A Financial Times correspondent wrote on social media that, according to his sources, the proposal would amount to a de facto capitulation of Ukraine. The demands include cutting the Ukrainian army in half, giving up certain types of weapons, and surrendering Donbas.

Such a plan would represent a significant weakening of Ukraine's position, especially at a time when Russia is continuing its offensive in the east and the political crisis in Kiev is at its height following the dismissal of two ministers.

Although Moscow is not changing its demands - for example, insisting on Ukraine's rejection of NATO membership - Washington is trying to revive the peace talks.

Their hint has already triggered a sharp rise in the price of Ukrainian government bonds. Meanwhile, Zelensky has held talks with Erdogan and is preparing to meet with US officials in Kiev.

While Ukraine hopes to resume prisoner-of-war exchanges with Russia by the end of the year, it is also counting on Turkey's diplomatic efforts to help end the war. "Of course, we talked about the diplomatic situation. Now many processes have become more active and we are trying to ensure that all activities are directed specifically towards peace," Zelensky said.

(reuters, mja)