U.S. and Ukrainian officials called Sunday's Geneva talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict “productive,” but major differences linger as negotiators race to finalize a 28-point peace plan in 2025. The high-stakes diplomacy comes amid growing global pressure to resolve the protracted crisis.
Breakthroughs & Roadblocks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the discussions as the “most meaningful” to date, while Ukraine's Andriy Yermak praised “very good progress” toward lasting peace. Both sides confirmed they're closer to agreed text, but emphasized unresolved issues needing “higher-level decisions” – including NATO's role and EU involvement. 🤝
What’s Next?
Teams will continue refining proposals this week, with European partners joining the process. While Rubio remains “optimistic” about a near-term deal, analysts caution the plan faces headwinds. “Differences between Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels could derail implementation,” noted Renmin University’s Prof. Diao Daming.
Global Reactions
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stressed the need for “effective, doable” steps, while Germany’s Chancellor Merz warned security guarantees must satisfy all parties. Russia has yet to respond to Sunday' developments, though Putin previously called the U.S. proposal a potential basis for talks. 🇪🇺🇷🇺
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