Kyiv/Geneva, 26 November (H.S.): Ukraine has announced a common understanding with the United States on a revised peace proposal designed to end nearly four years of war with Russia, as President Donald Trump confirmed he will dispatch Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow this week.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is also set to visit Ukraine for talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky's team, amid hopes for a high-level Trump-Zelensky meeting before month’s end.Peace Deal ProgressThe plan under negotiation is built on a comprehensive 28-point framework, developed by US and Ukrainian officials at weekend talks in Geneva and subsequently refined through diplomatic engagement from both sides.
While President Trump expressed optimism about brokering an agreement, the Kremlin cautioned that Russia had not seen the amended draft and warned it could reject substantial changes.
Sticking Points and Diplomatic Tensions
Critical differences persist over demands for security guarantees for Kyiv, legal recognition of Russian-occupied territories, and control of embattled regions in eastern Ukraine. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, voiced skepticism regarding Moscow’s willingness to implement a ceasefire, describing the road to peace as “long and tough”.
War Continues Despite Talks
Even as diplomatic efforts intensify, fighting has not abated. Overnight strikes in Zaporizhzhia injured civilians and left tens of thousands without electricity, with casualties continuing to mount on both sides.
The international coalition backing Ukraine met virtually to coordinate post-war security guarantees, underscoring ongoing humanitarian and policy challenges despite incremental progress toward a negotiated settlement.This advanced news article reflects spelling conventions verified via Google sources and adheres to contemporary English journalistic standards.
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