The United States and Ukraine announced on Sunday that they have agreed on a revised and more detailed peace framework aimed at ending the nearly four-year war with Russia.
The updated proposal follows high-level talks in Geneva and is intended to address concerns that an earlier plan promoted by President Donald Trump tilted too far toward Moscow’s demands.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Geneva discussions as “very worthwhile,” calling them the most constructive exchange Washington has had with Kyiv since Trump returned to office. Although Trump had set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to respond to the proposal, Rubio played down the timeline, saying that the focus was on halting the fighting and that negotiations would continue into Monday and likely beyond.
The renewed diplomatic effort comes days after Trump publicly complained that Ukraine had not shown enough gratitude for US support — comments that prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to restate his appreciation for Washington’s assistance.
Rubio characterised the current phase of talks as “a very delicate moment,” noting that some disagreements involve wording while others require high-level decisions and further consultation. Major issues remain unresolved, including the scope of security guarantees for Ukraine, how future Russian aggression would be deterred, and what role NATO would play in any postwar arrangement.
A White House statement said the revised framework strengthens protections for Ukraine and that Kyiv’s negotiators indicated the updated plan “reflects their national interests.” Ukraine has not issued its own statement.
European officials involved in the consultations also submitted amendments to the US draft, opposing provisions that would restrict the size of Ukraine’s military or compel Kyiv to make predetermined territorial concessions. Their proposed changes would allow Ukraine to maintain a larger armed force, and any talks on territorial adjustments would be based on the current battlefield situation rather than assumptions favorable to Moscow.
The original US-drafted 28-point plan had raised concerns in Kyiv and among European partners. Zelenskyy warned earlier that Ukraine might soon face a difficult choice between preserving its sovereignty and retaining crucial American support.
That initial proposal included several elements aligned with Russian demands, including the surrender of significant Ukrainian territory — conditions Zelenskyy has repeatedly rejected. Rubio said the Geneva talks helped narrow differences over the original document, though substantial issues remain under negotiation.
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