The most recent draft of the U.S. proposal aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine now incorporates the majority of Kyiv’s “essential priorities,” stated its negotiator on Sunday after several discussion rounds in Geneva.
The Ukrainian team faced the challenging mission of ensuring their national interests were reflected in the 28-point U.S. strategy, which initially aligned with several strict demands from Moscow.
“The updated version of the document, while still awaiting final approval, already encapsulates most of Ukraine’s crucial priorities,” said Rustem Umerov, the negotiator and the secretary of Ukraine’s security council.
“We are deeply thankful for the constructive collaboration with the United States and their careful consideration of our feedback, which facilitates progress in this collaborative effort,” he emphasized.
President Volodymyr Zelensky had also noted earlier that certain Ukrainian perspectives might be incorporated into the discussions.
“At present, there is a general consensus that the American proposals could comprise various components that are based on Ukrainian viewpoints and vital to our national interests,” he mentioned on his social media platform.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has exhibited inconsistent support for Ukraine, recently criticized Kyiv on his Truth Social platform, claiming its leadership had shown “ZERO GRATITUDE FOR OUR EFFORTS,” in relation to his initiative to resolve the nearly four-year conflict.
Umerov, who previously served as Ukraine’s defense minister and led the nation’s negotiating team during prior discussions in Turkey, stated that the Geneva talks would be ongoing on Sunday.
The original iteration of the 28-point plan mandated that Ukraine relinquish territory, reduce its military presence, and commit to never joining NATO. It also offered some ambiguous security assurances and proposed the use of frozen Russian assets to assist in the reconstruction of the war-afflicted nation.
Trump has given Ukraine until November 27, coinciding with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday, to approve the plan but has indicated there might be some leeway regarding the deadline.
