A political news website says US and European officials are considering modifying their Ukraine strategy with eventual talks with Russia in mind.

US-based Politico broke the news on Wednesday, citing an administration member and a European diplomat based in Washington.

Western countries have been sending military aid to Ukraine to help it recapture all territories occupied by Russia.

Politico's article says "the Biden administration and European officials are quietly shifting their focus from supporting Ukraine's goal of total victory over Russia to improving its position in an eventual negotiation to end the war."

The story says US, European and Ukrainian officials are now discussing the redeployment of Kyiv's troops away from a counteroffensive position to boost defenses against Russian forces in the east.

The article says a negotiation with Russia to end the fighting "would likely mean giving up parts of Ukraine to Russia." But it quotes the administration member as emphasizing that "no talks are planned yet."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shown his willingness to fight until his troops seize back all Russian-occupied areas, including Crimea. Russia unilaterally annexed Crimea in 2014.

Western nations have repeatedly pledged unwavering support for Ukraine. But analysts point to donor fatigue.

Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress have been unable to agree on an emergency spending bill to continue military assistance to Ukraine.