American, Ukrainian, and European officials met in Geneva to examine the proposal to Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, as the deadline set by the US president approaches. According to several sources, these talks are taking place amid intense pressure on Kyiv to accept an agreement that would involve major concessions.
The plan, backed by Washington, notably calls for Ukraine to cede part of its territory, significantly reduce its military capabilities, and abandon its ambitions to join NATO. These are conditions that Ukrainian leaders have consistently and publicly rejected, arguing that they would amount to endorsing Russian aggression.
European leaders are now seeking a more favorable deal for Kyiv by the deadline set by Trump on Thursday. Several European capitals are attempting to coordinate their positions to prevent Ukraine from being forced to accept a compromise deemed too disadvantageous, while maintaining dialogue with Washington.
Russia's large-scale invasion has now entered its fourth year, and the fighting continues to cause significant loss of life. The Geneva talks come as Russian offensives continue on multiple fronts and the military situation remains particularly difficult for Kyiv.
For Ukraine's Western partners, the goal is to avoid a dangerous precedent set by an imposed peace, while simultaneously seeking a viable diplomatic solution. Consultations are expected to continue in the coming days, though there is no guarantee that common ground can be reached before the deadline set by the White House.
