USA – During the Geneva peace negotiations between American and Ukrainian delegation, a significant step was marked forward with Ukrainian delegation saying that they believe the current draft of Trump’s Ukraine peace plan reflects their national interests.

The talks brought together US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and a senior Ukrainian delegation for what officials described as an “extensive and productive” review of the latest draft agreements under Trump’s peace plan.

According to the statement issued by the White House, discussions were “candid and detailed,” with both sides working through key revisions to the emerging peace framework.

The Ukrainian representatives said their principal concerns – ranging from security guarantees and long-term economic development to infrastructure protection, freedom of navigation, and political sovereignty – were fully addressed during the meeting in Geneva.

“Ukrainian representatives stated that, based on the revisions and clarifications presented today, they believe the current draft reflects their national interests and provides credible and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard Ukraine’s security in both the near and long term,” the White House said in the statement.

They highlighted the strengthened security guarantee architecture, non-aggression commitments, energy-sector stability and reconstruction as critical advances in the negotiations.

The US officials reiterated Washington’s firm commitment to keeping Ukraine’s sovereignty and long-term prosperity at the center of the diplomatic process.

Rubio emphasized that the effort aligns with Trump’s stated goal of ending a conflict that has caused tens of thousands of civilian deaths and a significantly higher number of military deaths on both sides and preventing further loss of life through a “durable and enforceable” peace.

“Both sides welcomed the steady progress made and agreed to continue consultations as the agreements move toward final refinement.

“The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that today marked a significant step forward, and that continued close coordination will be essential as the parties work toward a durable, comprehensive peace,” the statement added.

US & Ukraine Drafts an Updated Peace Framework

The US and Ukraine drafted an “updated and refined” peace framework following talks in Geneva, according to a joint statement released Sunday by the White House.

“The discussions showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps.

“They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty and deliver a sustainable and just peace,” said the statement released in the aftermath of the talks, where delegations met to discuss Washington’s latest peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

The statement described the talks as “constructive, focused, and respectful,” underscoring what both sides called a shared commitment to securing a lasting settlement. The delegations agreed that the consultations were “highly productive” and said the updated framework reflects progress made in recent weeks.

The US and Ukraine reported significant progress Sunday after what both sides described as the most productive discussions to date in ongoing negotiations for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.

The statement comes after senior US and Ukrainian officials held talks in Geneva on a 28-point proposal aimed at advancing peace efforts in Ukraine.

The Ukrainian side was led by presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak.

Separately, the national security advisors of the E3 countries – the UK, France and Germany – also met with Ukraine’s delegation in Geneva.

In the statement, Ukraine reaffirmed its “gratitude for the steadfast commitment of the United States and, personally, President Donald J. Trump” for efforts aimed at ending the war and preventing further loss of life.

Both governments said they will continue intensive work on joint proposals “in the coming days” and remain in close coordination with European partners as negotiations advance.

The statement emphasized that final decisions under the emerging framework will be made by the presidents of the US and Ukraine.

The two sides reiterated their readiness to continue working together to secure a peace that ensures Ukraine’s “security, stability, and reconstruction,” signaling that the process is now entering a more advanced phase as they narrow remaining gaps.

The 28-point proposal had reportedly required Ukraine to surrender additional territory to Russia, limit the size of its military, and formally abandon its bid to join NATO. Trump had given his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy until Thursday to respond.

Zelenskyy said he faced a tough choice, namely the “loss of our dignity or the risk of losing a key partner.”

On Saturday, the leaders of nine European countries plus Japan, Canada, and top EU officials expressed concern over the plan’s proposed limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces, warning that they “would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future attack.”