Rubio Reports Major Progress in U.S. Peace Plan Talks with Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that negotiations on a draft U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine had made significant headway during discussions with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva. Speaking to reporters, Rubio described the talks as the most productive session since the administration took office in January, emphasizing that both sides were moving closer to shared proposals aimed at establishing a path toward peace.

According to Rubio, the conversations in Geneva marked a turning point in ongoing diplomatic efforts, with both delegations demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing a viable framework to end the conflict. He highlighted that the tone and substance of the meeting reflected a new level of cooperation and clarity, signaling momentum in the peace process.

Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, echoed Rubio’s optimism. Posting in English on X, Yermak described the meeting as “a very productive first session with the distinguished American delegation,” adding that a second round of talks would take place later the same day. He noted that the next session would focus on refining joint proposals with input from European partners, underscoring the multilateral nature of the ongoing diplomatic push.

Yermak also expressed gratitude to the United States and President Donald Trump for their continued involvement and commitment to supporting Ukraine’s pursuit of peace. Earlier, President Zelenskiy publicly thanked Trump for the renewed U.S. efforts, following the American president’s recent comments suggesting that Ukrainian leaders had shown insufficient appreciation for previous U.S. assistance.

As discussions continue in Geneva, both Washington and Kyiv appear determined to build on the progress achieved, raising hopes that a coordinated international strategy may help bring an end to the war.