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Geneva Talks Open on U.S. Ukraine Peace Draft as EU Seeks Changes

Allies call the 28-point draft a starting point requiring substantial revisions to safeguard Ukraine's security.

Overview

  • U.S., EU and Ukrainian officials convene in Geneva to examine the proposal, with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff and Dan Driscoll representing Washington and Andriy Yermak leading Kyiv’s delegation.
  • EU and G7 leaders say the document is only a base for negotiations, assert that borders cannot be changed by force, warn against limiting Ukraine’s armed forces and note EU or NATO steps require member approval.
  • President Donald Trump says his offer is not definitive, indicating scope for adjustments as consultations move forward.
  • European Council President Antonio Costa calls a special meeting of the 27 leaders for Monday to coordinate a common response.
  • Allied diplomats report U.S. pressure for a rapid decision within days, while Italy dispatches adviser Fabrizio Saggio to the talks and Giorgia Meloni pledges cooperation toward a just peace.