U.S. Officials to Meet Ukrainian Delegation Amid New Peace Plan Discussions

A delegation of senior U.S. officials, including Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and envoy Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian representatives in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss a new 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The proposal, developed by the Trump administration in coordination with Moscow, includes provisions such as ceding control of Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk to Russia, limiting the size of Ukraine's armed forces, and prohibiting Ukraine from joining NATO.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office confirmed the upcoming consultations, stating, "We anticipate constructive work and are ready to advance as swiftly as possible to achieve a real peace." However, the plan has been met with skepticism in Kyiv, as it aligns closely with longstanding Russian demands.

The U.S. delegation also plans to hold a separate meeting with Russian representatives, though details about this meeting have not been disclosed. The peace proposal has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it heavily favors Russian interests and undermines Ukraine's sovereignty.