US officials at the negotiations in Geneva appealed to Kiev to accept the proposal to end the war. The negotiations also involved allies and dealt with sensitive issues.
During the negotiations in Geneva, the representatives of the United States pressured the representatives of Kiev to make Ukraine accept the American proposal to end the war with Russia. A high-ranking official familiar with the negotiations told AFP on condition of anonymity, reports TASR.
In short:
- The United States is trying to end the war in Ukraine
- The American peace plan was reduced to 19 points
- Sensitive questions were left to Presidents Trump and Zelensky
- US officials assess the negotiations as constructive and fruitful
The source says that while pressure eased during Sunday’s talks in Geneva, “overall pressure” remained.
Negotiations with allies
In Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, the Ukrainian delegation held talks with representatives of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and EU institutions and representatives of the United States about the American peace plan.
The Financial Times reported on Monday that the plan drawn up by the United States to end the war in Ukraine was reduced from 28 to 19 points during the negotiations in Geneva. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsia, who was a member of the delegation, said that the most politically sensitive issues and controversial points – including territorial issues and relations of NATO, Russia and the USA – were left to the decision of the presidents of both countries: Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky.
Optimistic statements of the USA
Sky News reported that Trump will meet on Monday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who represented the US at the Geneva talks. The head of American diplomacy described the negotiations on Sunday as very beneficial and said that it was the most productive day in a “very long time”. “I feel very optimistic that we can get something done,” Rubio said.
The White House said in a statement posted on its website that Sunday’s meeting ended with a mutual understanding that it was a significant step forward and that continued close coordination will be essential as the parties work toward a lasting and comprehensive peace.
