Goa, April 19 -- In a major diplomatic move, the United States has presented a proposal to its allies and involved parties aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, offering Russia a pathway to sanctions relief in exchange for a permanent ceasefire and a freeze of the current territorial front lines.

The plan, which was discussed during a high-level meeting in Paris on Thursday, reflects a significant shift in Washington's approach to the conflict. "Trump and the US want this war to end," said State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, following a phone call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

According to European officials familiar with the discussions, the proposed peace framework would see Ru...