US and Ukraine after Geneva talks: peace deal to be updated with full respect for sovereignty
American and Ukrainian representatives at a meeting in Geneva have prepared an updated and refined framework document on peace. They have also agreed that any future agreement must fully respect Ukraine's sovereignty.
Source: Office of the President of Ukraine
Quote: "The talks were constructive, focused, and respectful, underscoring the shared commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace.
Both sides agreed the consultations were highly productive.
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.
As a result of the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework."
Details: The Ukrainian delegation once again expressed its gratitude to the United States and personally to US President Donald Trump for his unwavering commitment and "tireless efforts aimed at ending the war and the loss of life".
The sides agreed to continue working on the proposals in the coming days.
They also plan to maintain close contact with European partners.
Final decisions on this framework document will be made by the presidents of both countries, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump.
Background:
- Following reports from the Ukrainian delegation at negotiations in Geneva, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the US proposals might incorporate a number of elements reflecting Ukrainian perspectives that are vital to its national interests.
- Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine (NSDC) and a member of Ukraine's delegation at the negotiations in Geneva, said that the current draft of the "peace plan" already reflects most of Ukraine's key priorities.
- The United Kingdom, Germany and France have prepared counter-proposals to the 28-point US "peace plan", including a cap of 800,000 personnel for Ukraine's Armed Forces and negotiations to start from the current line of contact. The full text has been released by Reuters.
- Following the peace talks in Geneva, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that significant progress had been achieved on Sunday, while noting that he had heard nothing about the proposals made by European representatives, although a meeting did take place with national security advisers from European countries.
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