The Trump administration is ready to recognize Russian control of Crimea as part of the US proposal to drive an end to the war with Ukraine, an official familiar with the framework told CNN.

President Donald Trump is frustrated with Russia and Ukraine and could instruct his administration to pull out of peace talks.

Mr. Putin claimed that Kyiv’s response would shed light on Ukraine’s “desire, and, indeed, its ability” to take part in negotiations to end the war. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine referred to the announcement as Mr. Putin’s “next attempt to play with people’s lives,” without specifying whether Ukraine would also observe a truce.