US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to reporters after closed-door talks on a US plan to end the war, in Geneva, Switzerland.
The United States and Ukraine have announced progress on a “refined peace plan” aimed at ending Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. Following high-stakes talks in Geneva, officials from both nations confirmed that they had updated Washington’s earlier 28-point proposal, which Kyiv and its European allies had criticized as overly favorable to Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that any compromise must “strengthen, not weaken” Ukraine, rejecting concessions that would legitimize Russia’s territorial claims. The refined framework reportedly incorporates Ukraine’s own points, addressing concerns that the original draft resembled a Kremlin wish list.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Geneva meetings as “highly productive”, noting that significant progress had been made, though details remain scarce. Washington has pressed Kyiv to endorse the plan quickly, raising pressure on Zelenskyy as Ukraine faces mounting battlefield and political challenges.
European allies have cautiously welcomed the talks but warned that major issues remain unresolved, particularly regarding NATO’s role and security guarantees for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia has been excluded from the discussions, leaving uncertainty over whether Moscow would accept any eventual agreement.
The push for a peace framework comes as Ukraine endures renewed Russian airstrikes, underscoring the urgency of negotiations. While optimism has grown in Washington, Kyiv insists that Russia must “pay fully” for its aggression, including through the use of frozen Russian assets.
The Geneva talks mark a pivotal moment in the war’s trajectory. Whether this refined plan can bridge the gap between Ukraine’s sovereignty demands and US diplomatic pressure remains to be seen. For now, the framework represents a fragile step toward ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
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