U.S. Calls Progress in Geneva a Significant Step Forward for Ukraine Peace Framework

The United States has said that recent talks with Ukraine marked a “significant step forward” in developing a new “peace framework” aimed at ending the war with Russia. According to U.S. officials, a revised version of the peace proposal was drafted after intensive discussions in Geneva, reflecting growing alignment on both sides. 

The framework under negotiation is based on an earlier 28-point plan, initially backed by the U.S. but criticized by many in Kyiv for allegedly conceding too much to Moscow including territorial and military limitations. 

 During the Geneva talks, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the American delegation alongside other Western and Ukrainian officials. 

 Rubio described the meeting as "probably the most productive and meaningful" in a long time. 

In a joint U.S.-Ukraine statement following the meetings, officials said the updated proposal reflects a “refined peace framework” that both parties helped draft. 

 The statement emphasized that the framework was not only revised but also aligned more closely with Ukraine’s security and national interests. 

A key point of emphasis from the U.S. side is that any deal must fully uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty a red line that Kyiv has repeatedly made non-negotiable. 

 The White House reiterated that any eventual agreement should also ensure long-term stability and reconstruction, safeguarding Ukraine’s future. 

Despite some optimism, U.S. officials were careful to stress that more work remains. Rubio said that while progress has been made, negotiators “need more time” to iron out remaining differences. 

Other sources report that key outstanding issues include NATO membership, limits on Ukraine’s armed forces, and territorial guarantees  all aspects that will require further diplomatic finesse. 

On the Ukrainian side, officials described the conversations as “substantive,” with strong engagement on both security guarantees and future reconstruction. 

The two sides have agreed to continue working in the coming days, signaling their willingness to sustain momentum toward a more stable peace architecture. 

Despite the more hopeful tone, European leaders have expressed cautious support noting that for a lasting peace, the framework’s terms must be acceptable not just to Kyiv and Washington, but also to alliance members. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reportedly weighing the implications of the revised plan, balancing diplomatic gains with domestic scrutiny.

Overall, Washington’s positive messaging underscores a renewed push for a negotiated peace  but as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators dig into sensitive issues, the path ahead remains complex.