Over the weekend in Geneva, U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators unveiled a streamlined 19-point peace framework that pares down a previously leaked 28-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Sources say the trimmed plan reflects Ukraine's key concerns while keeping the core goals alive.
Originally drafted by the United States and presented with a November 28 deadline set by President Donald Trump, the 28-point plan would have required Ukraine to cede territory in eastern regions, scale back its military, and abandon its bid for NATO membership. Those terms clashed with established Ukrainian red lines and sparked backlash across Europe.
Oleksandr Bevz, a Ukrainian official who took part in the Geneva discussions, told The Washington Post that 'many of the controversial provisions were either softened or at least reshaped' to align better with Kyiv's stance. He emphasized that 'it's not a code red — it's more important to finalize the text' than to stick rigidly to the original deadline.
First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya told the Financial Times that the new draft 'bears little resemblance to the leaked 28-point version,' with most contentious issues reserved for direct dialogue between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Representatives from the United States, Ukraine and several European nations met in Geneva on Sunday to narrow down the framework. The U.S. delegation reportedly included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, while Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president's office chief, led Kyiv's team.
A joint White House statement late Sunday highlighted 'meaningful progress toward aligning positions,' though the Kremlin said it has not received official details and does not plan talks with U.S. officials this week.
With Thursday's deadline approaching on November 28, leaders in Washington and Kyiv now face the task of resolving the plan's final sticking points. Observers say the new 19-point draft could lay the groundwork for a breakthrough — or reignite debate over Ukraine's sovereignty and security.
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