U.S. and Ukraine report major progress on Trump’s ceasefire plan after Geneva meeting
U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they are making significant progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiation.
(CNN)- U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they are making significant progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations, following what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called “the most productive day” they’ve had on the issue.
The discussions took place in Geneva, Switzerland, where negotiators worked through key points of President Donald Trump’s 28-point ceasefire proposal. The plan originated from earlier U.S. talks with Russia and has drawn bipartisan criticism, with some lawmakers arguing it originally gave Russia too much leverage.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said diplomacy is now “activated,” calling it “very good” news for the future of the conflict. He emphasized that Ukraine’s priorities remain “reliable peace, guaranteed security, and respect for everyone who gave their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression.”
Secretary Rubio said U.S. and Ukrainian teams have been modifying the plan to address concerns and move toward a workable agreement. He noted the remaining issues are “not insurmountable” and said Trump’s team appeared receptive during the talks.
In a joint statement, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they are focused on “aligning positions and identifying clear next steps.” Any final ceasefire agreement will eventually need Russia’s participation and approval.
“As with any agreement, it must ultimately be decided by the presidents,” Rubio said, adding that negotiators still have several issues to resolve.
The talks are expected to continue in the coming days as both sides work toward a potential ceasefire framework.
