Senior officials from the United States, Ukraine and major European powers are meeting in Geneva to discuss Washington’s proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine. These discussions bring together representatives from several nations as they attempt to settle critical details of a draft agreement.
The talks include US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Both are expected to work closely with Ukrainian officials to review the 28-point plan that Washington has prepared. The proposal demands that Ukraine cede territory, limit its military capacity and halt its efforts to join NATO. The war has now entered its fourth year, and pressure for a negotiated end is increasing.
A senior US official said the negotiators hope to settle the final points soon. However, the official stressed that no agreement will be confirmed until both President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet in person. This condition highlights the sensitive nature of the proposed settlement.
Ahead of the talks, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reached Geneva. A Ukrainian delegation arrived a day earlier, confirming Kyiv’s participation. The presence of national security advisers from France, Britain and Germany adds further weight to the negotiations. The European Union and Italy are also involved, reflecting broad international interest in the outcome.
European leaders noted that the US proposal can serve as a basis for future talks. Yet they believe it still requires additional work. They aim to secure better terms for Ukraine before the approaching deadline. A German official confirmed that a European version of the plan, which uses the US draft as its foundation, has already been shared with both Washington and Kyiv.
President Zelenskiy issued a cautionary statement before the meeting. He warned that Ukraine risks losing its dignity and freedom if the plan moves ahead in its current form. He also noted that Kyiv could lose crucial support from Washington if it rejects the proposal entirely. His remarks underline the difficult choices facing Ukraine’s leadership.
On the other side, President Vladimir Putin described the plan as a possible path to resolving the conflict. Even so, Russia may resist sections of the proposal. The draft requires Russian troops to withdraw from specific areas captured during the war, which could become a major sticking point.
The coming days will be decisive. As negotiators gather in Geneva, the world is watching closely. The meeting could shape the future of the conflict and determine whether diplomacy can finally halt years of bloodshed.
