US and Ukrainian negotiators hailed “good progress” in talks in Switzerland

The discussions focused on the US’s 28-point plan, which aims to end the conflict caused by Russia’s nearly four-year invasion.

On Sunday, November 23, American Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian negotiator Andriï Iermak welcomed the agreement. “good progress” in their ongoing talks in Switzerland regarding Donald Trump’s plans to end the war with Russia.

The delegations of Ukraine and the United States met for several hours at the American Representative Office in Geneva. On the American side, Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, and the top commander of NATO forces in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, were also present.

Marco Rubio speaks to reporters “the most productive and meaningful meeting so far in this entire process”but realize that“There is still work to be done”. “We have made very good progress”said AndrïÏ Iermak, the Ukrainian president’s right-hand man, at his side, before leaving for negotiations. But they did not provide any details.

The discussions focused on America’s 28-point plan, which aims to end the conflict caused by Russia’s nearly four-year invasion. Donald Trump gave his Ukrainian counterpart until November 27 to respond, before declaring on Saturday that the plan was not Trump’s. “final offer” to resolve the conflict.

An earlier version of the document had drawn opposition from Kiev and its European allies, who came to Geneva on Sunday to avert peace in the form of surrender. Welcomed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the initial text included several key demands from Moscow: that Ukraine cede territory, agree to reduce the size of its army and abandon joining NATO. While offering Western security guarantees to Kyiv to prevent further Russian attacks.

The text also proposes an end to Russia’s isolation from the Western world, with reintegration into the G8 and gradual lifting of sanctions. Volodymyr Zelensky said so “Alone” thanked Donald Trump, after the American president published a message on social networks once again accusing Kyiv of not appearing “ungrateful”.

“Ukrainian officials did not express gratitude for our efforts“, wrote the American president in Truth Social, admitting that this was indeed the case “inheriting a war that should never have happened”.