Top officials from the United States, Ukraine and Europe are meeting in Geneva to negotiate Washington’s draft plan to end the war in Ukraine, with pressure mounting ahead of Thursday’s deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Kyiv to respond.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were expected in the city on Sunday, joining national security advisers from France, Britain and Germany. The European Union and Italy are also taking part. Ukraine confirmed its delegation’s arrival, while U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll reached Geneva earlier.
The talks revolve around a 28-point proposal that would require Ukraine to cede territory, accept military limits and abandon its ambition to join NATO. Trump has told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine must approve the plan by Thursday.
A U.S. official said negotiators hope to settle final details and prepare terms favourable to Kyiv, but stressed that nothing will be agreed until Trump and Zelenskyy meet in person.
European leaders say the U.S. draft provides a basis for negotiations but needs “additional work” to strengthen Ukraine’s position. A German government source said a European version, based on the U.S. plan, has already been shared with Kyiv and Washington.
Ahead of the talks, Zelenskyy warned that accepting the plan could jeopardise Ukraine’s dignity, freedom and its long-standing partnership with Washington.
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the document as a foundation for settlement but may oppose provisions requiring Russian troops to withdraw from several occupied areas.
The Geneva meeting marks one of the most sensitive diplomatic efforts of the year, as all sides attempt to shape the conditions of a potential agreement in the fourth year of the war.
What the 28-point plan includes
• Territorial arrangements
Ukraine would accept the loss of territory currently held by Russian forces, freezing the front line as the basis for a ceasefire.
• Limits on Ukraine’s military
The plan would cap the size of Ukraine’s armed forces, restrict long-range weapons and halt strikes deep inside Russia.
• End to NATO ambitions
Ukraine would renounce its bid to join NATO and adopt a neutral or non-aligned status.
• International monitoring
Verification teams would oversee disengagement areas, troop withdrawals and the establishment of demilitarised zones.
• Governance of contested areas
Transitional administrative bodies would manage disputed regions with phased reintegration tied to security conditions.
• Reconstruction and economic oversight
A Western-funded package would rebuild infrastructure under strict monitoring to prevent misuse of funds.
• Humanitarian measures
The plan includes prisoner exchanges, humanitarian corridors and mechanisms to locate missing persons.
• Diplomatic architecture
Future summits between Trump, Zelenskyy and Putin, plus new commissions on borders, trade and long-term political arrangements.
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