The United States and Ukraine aimed to close the differences in a peace proposal to resolve the conflict with Russia. They agreed to revise a U.S. plan, which Kyiv and its European allies viewed as favorable to the Kremlin. The White House and Kyiv revealed they had developed a “revised peace framework” following initial discussions in Geneva. Ukraine’s delegation was returning home to brief President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the talks with U.S. officials.
Last week, the United States introduced a 28-point peace plan, setting a deadline for Ukraine to accept a framework to end the war. Details on how the updated plan would address critical issues like ensuring Ukraine’s security against Russian threats and financing Ukraine’s reconstruction were not disclosed after Sunday’s discussions.
Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Russia to be held accountable for the conflict and highlighted the importance of decisions regarding frozen Russian assets. The “coalition of the willing” supporting Ukraine will convene for a virtual meeting to discuss peace efforts, with European Commission representatives confirming the gathering.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed the focus on achieving a just and lasting peace, acknowledging progress made while emphasizing the need for further work. U.S. President Donald Trump continued to press for a resolution and hinted at potential discussions between Zelenskyy and himself in the U.S. this week.
The initial U.S. proposal drew criticism for supposedly aligning with Russian demands, including territorial concessions and military limitations for Ukraine. European allies presented a counter-offer that suggested adjustments to territorial compromises and proposed a security guarantee akin to NATO’s support for Ukraine in case of an attack.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia had not received official updates on the Geneva talks’ outcomes. Concerns were raised about a reported clause modification related to NATO and Ukraine, with Peskov stressing the complexity of the issue and the need for verified information. Russian forces reported progress in some areas, while Moscow’s mayor disclosed a drone incident impacting air travel in the capital.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing efforts to find common ground and secure a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.