The plan (Kellogg's) would freeze the conflict along the current line of confrontation without recognizing Russia’s sovereignty over territories claimed by Ukraine, while putting off consideration of Kiev’s membership in NATO for a future date. Moscow would be forced to the negotiating table by a threat of US increasing its aid to Kiev, while Ukraine would get a promise of more American weapons if it agreed to the talks. Both Russia and Ukraine have dismissed the rumored proposal as a non-starter, however.

When people think negotiation requires sticks.