24th November, 2025
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American and Ukrainian negotiators announced on Sunday that they have developed a revised peace framework following intensive discussions in Geneva, Switzerland, describing the talks as highly productive despite remaining challenges.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the American delegation, told reporters that negotiators had achieved a tremendous amount of progress in refining the 28-point peace proposal championed by President Donald Trump. However, he emphasized that additional work remains before any final agreement can be presented to Russia.
The joint statement from both countries confirmed that the consultations showed meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps, with the parties drafting what they described as an updated and refined peace framework.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged progress in the negotiations, stating there were signals that the Trump administration is listening to Ukraine’s concerns. Speaking to the Swedish parliament on Monday morning, Zelensky described it as a critical moment for Ukraine, warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants legal recognition for what he has stolen and seeks to break the principle of territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The White House confirmed that the revised version includes strengthened security guarantees, addressing concerns that the original draft was too favorable to Moscow. The leaked initial proposal had sparked alarm across Europe and in Kyiv by suggesting Ukraine cede territory, limit its military to 600,000 personnel, and renounce NATO membership aspirations.
Rubio indicated that while substantial progress had been made, several issues still require higher-level decisions before the framework can be finalized. “The Russians get a vote here. Whatever we come up with has to be taken to them. They have to agree for it to work,” he stated, acknowledging that Moscow’s approval remains uncertain.
The Kremlin responded cautiously to the developments. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Monday that Moscow has not received any official information about the outcome of the US-Ukraine talks in Geneva, though Russian officials have been monitoring media reports closely.
European leaders expressed cautious optimism about the negotiations. Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted that steps were taken forward but major issues remain to be resolved. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the significant progress, while acknowledging outstanding issues that require continued intensive work.
European officials had joined the US and Ukrainian delegations for talks after crafting a modified version of the US plan that pushes back on proposed limits to Kyiv’s armed forces and territorial concessions. The European alternative suggests a larger military force for Ukraine and proposes that territorial discussions should begin from current front lines rather than predetermined Russian claims.
Trump had previously set a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to respond to the proposals, though he later clarified the draft was not a final offer. Rubio suggested flexibility on timing, stating he hoped for an agreement in a very reasonable period whether Thursday or beyond.
The negotiations come at a critical juncture for Ukraine, with Russian forces making gradual gains on parts of the front despite suffering significant losses. Ukraine continues to rely heavily on US intelligence and military support to sustain its defense against the ongoing invasion that began in February 2022.
Both sides have committed to continuing intensive work on finalizing the peace framework in the coming days, with close coordination planned with European partners throughout the process.