Senior officials from the United States, Europe and Ukraine convened in Geneva on Sunday to examine a draft peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The plan, introduced by Washington, has sparked concern in Kyiv and among its allies due to provisions seen as major concessions to Moscow.
The 28-point proposal reportedly requires Ukraine to surrender certain territories, restrict the size and scope of its military, and abandon aspirations to join NATO. Ukrainian leaders and European partners expressed unease, stating they were not consulted during the drafting process. Despite this, Washington officials insisted the deal is still evolving and subject to further negotiation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff led the American team, emphasizing that no final agreement would be made without a direct meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine. Delegations from the European Union, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and Canada also joined discussions, highlighting growing international pressure to finalize a mutually acceptable deal before Thursday’s deadline.
Ukrainian representatives said talks ahead of the Geneva meeting were constructive, but stressed that any peace arrangement must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and security interests.