Reporting from multiple sources says Britain, France and Germany are working on a “secret” plan aimed at bringing Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. The accounts describe the initiative as being driven by a perceived change in battlefield momentum and by the current lack of progress in peace talks. According to people familiar with the matter cited in the reports, the three governments see the proposal as an opportunity to move negotiations forward, even as Russia continues to face significant losses. The sources do not provide detailed terms of any potential proposal, including the conditions for participation, the venue, or the specific format of talks. They also do not indicate whether Russia has accepted or responded to any outreach tied to the discussions. Overall, the reporting characterizes the initiative as an attempt to revive stalled negotiations through diplomatic engagement, while acknowledging that the underlying peace process remains unresolved.