River negotiations began in Geneva at the Intercontinental hotel: the European Union and Ukrainian delegations brought their changes to the 28-point peace plan. The US Secretary of State said: “Closed on Thursday.” Meanwhile the Russians are ready to say no.
US-Ukraine: the agreement must fully respect Kiev’s sovereignty
In a joint statement, the US and Ukraine called the Geneva talks “constructive, focused, respectful” and “highly productive”, underscoring their “shared commitment to achieving a just and lasting peace”. “The discussions – read the note – demonstrated significant progress in aligning positions and identifying clear next steps. They reaffirmed that any future agreement must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure a sustainable and just peace. Following the discussions, the parties drafted an updated and refined peace framework.”
White House: strong commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushnersecretary of the US Army Daniel Driscoll they held “extensive and productive meetings with the Ukrainian delegation to review the latest draft of the agreement under discussion. The talks were frank, detailed and conducted in a spirit of collaboration and shared goals”: this is what we read in the White House report on the peace talks in Geneva between the US and Ukrainian delegations. “Secretary Rubio and his team reaffirmed the United States’ firm commitment to ensuring that Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and future prosperity remain central to the ongoing diplomatic process. They emphasized that this work is guided by President Trump’s goal to end a war that has claimed the lives of millions and prevent further loss of life through a lasting and enforceable peace. Both sides welcomed the progress that has been made and agreed to continue consultations as the agreement advances. It is now approaching the final stages of definition.”
AS: “All his concerns have been well addressed for Kiev”
“The Ukrainian delegation confirmed that all its main concerns (security guarantees, long-term economic development, infrastructure protection, freedom of navigation and political sovereignty) were discussed in depth during the Geneva meeting. The delegation expressed appreciation for the structured approach adopted to integrate their contributions into each component of the framework agreement that is being defined”: this is what is written in the summary of the White House peace talks.
The White House and Geneva discussed significant steps forward
“The meeting in Geneva ended with a mutual understanding that today (Sunday, ed) marks a significant step forward and that close and continued coordination will be essential as the parties work towards a lasting and comprehensive peace”: this was stated in the White House report on the peace talks in Geneva between the US and Ukrainian delegations.
