This weekend, Ukrainian and U.S. officials will convene in Switzerland to chart a path toward ending the conflict with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has greenlit a delegation led by his chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, accompanied by top security advisers and negotiators.
Rustem Umerov, secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, announced on Telegram that "we are starting consultations between high-ranking officials of Ukraine and the United States on the possible parameters of a future peace agreement in Switzerland." In the coming days, Ukraine will consult with its international partners on concrete steps to halt the fighting.
The presidential office emphasized that "Ukraine will never be an obstacle to peace, and representatives of the Ukrainian state will defend the legitimate interests of the Ukrainian people and the foundations of European security."
On the U.S. side, President Donald Trump has approved a 28-point peace plan between Russia and Ukraine, setting a Thursday deadline for Kyiv to consider the proposal. Trump told the media he believed this timeframe would encourage swift progress.
As negotiations get underway, all eyes will be on Switzerland to see if this high-stakes dialogue can unlock momentum toward a durable ceasefire and broader regional stability.
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Ukraine, U.S. to convene in Switzerland to discuss peace plan
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