Geneva Talks Yield Progress, But Ukraine War Resolution Remains Distant
Geneva – Following intensive negotiations on Sunday, November 23, between American, Ukrainian, and European national security advisors, a sense of cautious optimism has emerged regarding potential pathways to de-escalation in the ukraine war. While a hard deadline of November 27, previously imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump for a 28-point peace plan heavily favoring Russia,appears to have been lifted,significant challenges remain.
The initial Trump plan, widely viewed as “iniquitous” by European officials, had triggered considerable anxiety across the continent.However, sources indicate a shift in approach following the Geneva discussions. “In washington as at Mar-a-Lago, we want to go quickly. But a certain flexibility has been established,” confided a close friend of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the EU-African Union summit in Luanda on Monday,November 24.
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged the progress,though tempered with realism. Sources close to President Volodymyr Zelensky have stated that “the results are solid,but there is still a lot to do.” The negotiations focused on revising the original 28-point proposal,addressing concerns about concessions that would unduly benefit Russia.
The easing of the Thanksgiving deadline provides a crucial window for continued diplomatic efforts, though the ultimate outcome of the conflict remains uncertain. The talks represent a delicate balancing act between the desire for a swift resolution and the need to ensure any agreement upholds Ukraine’s sovereignty and security interests.
