Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been at the center of tense and closely watched diplomatic efforts this past weekend focused on negotiating an end to the conflict in Ukraine. According to ABC News, Rubio traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, leading a United States delegation that included senior military and diplomatic officials. The meetings involved Ukrainian and European partners, with discussions centering on a controversial peace framework proposed by the United States. Rubio described the Sunday negotiations as the most productive and meaningful meeting they have had since the United States became actively involved in the process. He affirmed that the framework is still evolving with new adjustments being made in hopes of narrowing the differences between the negotiating parties.
Euronews reports that Rubio expressed very strong optimism about the progress made, saying it was perhaps the best day his team has experienced over ten months of talks. He did clarify, however, that no final deal was reached and important details still have to be settled. Rubio also downplayed President Trump’s Thursday deadline for Ukrainian response, stating the urgent goal is a quick resolution and not being strictly bound to any one date. European allies have signaled skepticism about the US plan, which some believe is too favorable to Russian demands, with several senators indicating the proposal originated from Russia itself. Rubio pushed back, stating clearly that the proposal was authored by the United States, but that it was based on input from both Russian and Ukrainian sides. European leaders such as Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk have said they are ready to work on the plan, but want clarity about its origins.
Xinhua shares that Rubio refused to disclose specific details about the 28-point peace plan currently being negotiated, saying some of the remaining open issues require high-level decisions and further consultation, particularly with European Union and NATO partners. According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Geneva meetings have been constructive, with renewed diplomatic energy and practical efforts toward reliable peace and security. He noted that the proposals, while still not finalized, recognize numerous Ukrainian priorities and that Ukraine expects further progress.
Rubio emphasized during a press briefing that although important differences remain, they are not insurmountable and he remains optimistic that an agreement can be reached soon. The negotiations may stretch beyond this week as part of an ongoing and evolving process. The talks have unfolded amid pressure from Washington, with some officials warning Ukraine that failure to agree could risk a halt to all United States military and intelligence aid.
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