US-Ukraine Diplomats Make Progress on Peace Plan Amid Tensions with Russia, Says Zelenskyy
In a significant development, top US and Ukrainian officials have engaged in "substantive conversations" over a proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, according to an update from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The talks, which took place in Geneva on Sunday, are seen as a positive step towards resolving the conflict that has been raging since 2014. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the discussions as "probably the most productive and meaningful meeting" since President Trump returned to office earlier this month.
According to Zelenskyy, the delegates had "substantive conversations" that would continue, emphasizing the importance of effective dialogue with American representatives. The Ukrainian president also expressed gratitude for US-led efforts on security, but stressed that the main goal remains to stop Russia's war and prevent it from ever happening again.
The 28-point peace blueprint proposed by the US has been met with alarm in Kyiv and across Europe, who have rallied Western allies around Ukraine in a bid to revise the plan. The US plan is seen as favoring Moscow, which has rejected numerous Ukrainian demands on dozens of occasions.
Despite these concerns, Rubio expressed confidence that the talks would ultimately yield a successful agreement, citing progress made so far. He was joined by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff at the talks.
Russia is expected to need to approve the final peace plan, which has been described as a "wish list" of Russian demands by some US lawmakers. However, Rubio has denied these claims, stating that the plan was authored by the US with input from Russia and Ukraine.
The Trump administration has maintained that the peace plan is a hopeful start to continued negotiations, with the ultimate goal of signing a final peace agreement. Despite tensions surrounding the plan, Zelenskyy's update suggests that the talks are on track to produce a breakthrough in the conflict-ridden region.
However, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges, and the world watches anxiously as the situation continues to unfold. With progress made so far, one thing is clear: the international community must remain vigilant in its pursuit of peace and stability in Ukraine.
In a significant development, top US and Ukrainian officials have engaged in "substantive conversations" over a proposed peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, according to an update from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The talks, which took place in Geneva on Sunday, are seen as a positive step towards resolving the conflict that has been raging since 2014. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the discussions as "probably the most productive and meaningful meeting" since President Trump returned to office earlier this month.
According to Zelenskyy, the delegates had "substantive conversations" that would continue, emphasizing the importance of effective dialogue with American representatives. The Ukrainian president also expressed gratitude for US-led efforts on security, but stressed that the main goal remains to stop Russia's war and prevent it from ever happening again.
The 28-point peace blueprint proposed by the US has been met with alarm in Kyiv and across Europe, who have rallied Western allies around Ukraine in a bid to revise the plan. The US plan is seen as favoring Moscow, which has rejected numerous Ukrainian demands on dozens of occasions.
Despite these concerns, Rubio expressed confidence that the talks would ultimately yield a successful agreement, citing progress made so far. He was joined by US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff at the talks.
Russia is expected to need to approve the final peace plan, which has been described as a "wish list" of Russian demands by some US lawmakers. However, Rubio has denied these claims, stating that the plan was authored by the US with input from Russia and Ukraine.
The Trump administration has maintained that the peace plan is a hopeful start to continued negotiations, with the ultimate goal of signing a final peace agreement. Despite tensions surrounding the plan, Zelenskyy's update suggests that the talks are on track to produce a breakthrough in the conflict-ridden region.
However, the road ahead remains fraught with challenges, and the world watches anxiously as the situation continues to unfold. With progress made so far, one thing is clear: the international community must remain vigilant in its pursuit of peace and stability in Ukraine.
, it's awesome that US and Ukrainian diplomats are having substantive conversations about a peace plan 
! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they can make some real progress on stopping the war and creating a more stable future for Ukraine 
. it's not gonna be easy tho, there are still so many challenges to overcome 
, but if anyone can do it, i know the US and Ukrainian teams can 
. let's keep those vibes going and hope for the best 
!
What's with all the secrecy around the 28-point plan? Can't they at least give us a real outline of what's in it? 
I'm also skeptical about Rubio's confidence - hasn't he been making these promises before, only to have them fall apart? 
And what's with Trump's special envoy being part of this talks? Is that supposed to be some kind of token gesture or what? 
All I see is a bunch of words without any real action. Can we trust the US to actually deliver on its promises here? 
I mean, can you believe it? The US and Ukraine are finally having some substance talks with Russia 
... just kidding, it's still super tense over there! But seriously, 28-point peace plan? 
. And I'm loving how Marco Rubio is all optimistic about it – probably because he's trying to get his presidential campaign off the ground 
... just saying 
.
. And Zelenskyy seems like a cool cat – he's got that whole "I'm-a-presidential- negotiator" vibe going on 
It feels like they're giving in to Russian pressure right from the start.
I'm all for finding common ground, but let's not forget who's been doing the heavy lifting here: Ukraine.
. On one hand, it's like Russia just wants to get back to normal life after this whole thing started going down, but on the other hand, Ukraine and the West are all about stopping Russia's aggression once and for all 
.
I'm kinda surprised they're making progress on a peace plan, considering how much Kyiv's been pushing back against it 
. On the other hand, Russia rejecting Ukrainian demands is pretty predictable 
. What I'd love to see is a plan that doesn't just favor one side or the other... maybe a compromise? 
. I mean, Zelenskyy seems pretty optimistic about these talks but what if Russia doesn't buy into the US plan? 
. And I get why Rubio is trying to stay positive, but we can't afford to be too confident here either, you know? 
It's all about finding that balance and making sure we're not just enabling Russia or anything 
i'm like totally hyped about this news!!! ukraine & usa r making progress on that peace plan 
and it's like, finally some hope for peace in ukraine 
after all these years of fighting russia 
. volodymyr zelenskyy is like, super optimistic about the talks & i dont blame him 
but at the same time, there r still so many concerns 
. lets keep our fingers crossed that they can make it work 
, i mean, i get that they wanna be heard but like 28 points of "peace" sounds like a bit too much 
. The fact that Russia has rejected numerous Ukrainian demands on dozens of occasions suggests that there may be a lack of trust between the parties involved 
. It's clear that the international community must remain engaged and committed to finding a peaceful solution to this conflict 
. But at the same time, I'm also aware of how Russia has rejected Ukrainian demands before, so there's gotta be caution involved too... still fingers crossed that we'll see a breakthrough soon! 
. It's not gonna be easy, but if they can get Russia on board (or at least make 'em listen 
), we might just see a glimmer of light in the darkness 
. I'm glad to see US Secretary of State Marco Rubio being all optimistic about it - fingers crossed that he's right! 
my friend told me about his cousin who lost family members in the war and it breaks your heart every single day 
i'm not gonna lie though, 28 points sounds like a lot to take from russia's side lol maybe they should focus more on what ukraine really needs? anyway, fingers crossed that these talks will lead to something real soon