U.S. Urges Ukraine to adopt Peace Proposal in Geneva Talks
Geneva, Switzerland – U.S. officials pressed Ukrainian representatives to accept a proposed peace plan during negotiations in Geneva on Sunday, according to a high-ranking official who spoke to AFP on condition of anonymity. The talks, which included allies from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union, centered on a U.S.-led initiative to end the war with Russia.
The american peace plan has been refined during the negotiations, reduced from an initial 28 points to 19. Ukrainian First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Serhiy Kyslytsia indicated that the most sensitive and contentious issues – encompassing territorial disputes and the future relationship between NATO, Russia, and the United States – have been reserved for direct discussion between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio,who led the American delegation,described the negotiations as “very beneficial” and the most productive day in a “very long time.” He expressed optimism about reaching a resolution, stating, “I feel very optimistic that we can get something done.”
The White House released a statement affirming that the meeting concluded with a shared understanding of meaningful progress and emphasized the need for continued close collaboration to achieve a lasting and comprehensive peace. while pressure on Ukraine eased during Sunday’s discussions, the source stated that “overall pressure” to accept the proposal remained.