US and Ukraine Continue Work on ‘Refined’ Peace Plan to End War with Russia

Geneva, Nov 24  – The United States and Ukraine are continuing negotiations on a revised peace plan aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. The talks come after both sides agreed to modify an earlier proposal, which was widely criticized as being too favorable to Moscow.

A joint statement released after Sunday’s talks in Geneva said the two countries had drafted a “refined peace framework”, although details were not disclosed. The White House separately noted that the Ukrainian delegation had confirmed the framework “reflects their national interests” and “addresses their core strategic requirements”, although Kyiv did not release an official statement of its own.

Key Challenges Remain

It remains unclear how the updated plan will address crucial issues such as:

• Guaranteeing Ukraine’s security against ongoing threats from Russia,

• Territorial integrity,

• Military limitations,

• NATO aspirations.

The United States and Ukraine said they would continue “intensive work” ahead of a Thursday deadline. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the American delegation, returned to Washington late Sunday.

Trump’s Pressure on Ukraine

President Donald Trump has maintained pressure on Ukraine to reach a deal. On Sunday, he criticized Ukraine for showing “zero gratitude” for U.S. efforts, although Ukrainian officials emphasized their appreciation for American support.

Trump had previously set a Thursday deadline for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept a peace plan. Sources indicate, however, that the deadline may be flexible. Zelenskiy could travel to the U.S. as soon as this week to discuss sensitive aspects of the plan with Trump.

Background of the Initial Proposal

The original 28-point U.S. plan, unveiled last week, included terms that many Ukrainians view as capitulation:

• Ceding Ukrainian territory,

• Accepting limitations on the military,

• Abandoning NATO ambitions.

The proposal reportedly emerged from an October meeting in Miami, involving special envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, who is currently under U.S. sanctions. The plan reportedly surprised officials across the U.S. administration.