Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping's 12-point plan to "settle the acute crisis in Ukraine", during a highly-anticipated visit to Moscow by the Asian leader.

"We're always open for a negotiation process," Putin said, as the leaders called each other "dear friend".

China released a plan to end the war last month – it includes "ceasing hostilities" and resuming peace talks.

But on Friday the US warned the peace plan could be a "stalling tactic".

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: "The world should not be fooled by