On November 24, Washington and Kiev said they had agreed to build a adjusted peace framework after the Geneva dialogue. The move comes after the US- proposed 28-point plan raised concerns among Ukraine and its European allies.
The initial US plan required Ukraine to cede more territory, accept military restrictions and give up the possibility of joining NATO.
European allies have drafted a separate proposal, including temporarily suspending the conflict at the current border and supplementing it with the US-backed NATO model to ensure security.
Moscow rejected the European version, saying it was unconstructive, even though it considered some of the contents in the US proposal acceptable.
Washington's pressure to decide puts more pressure on Kiev as Zelensky faces difficulties at home and Russia gains further advantage on the battlefield. A part of Ukrainians expressed concern about the US plan as a "buy product". Mr. Trump wrote that there may be progress, but advised "not to believe until you see it".
After the talks, there was no information on how to handle key issues such as ensuring security against risks from Russia or resources for Ukrainian reconstruction.
Some European leaders admit that there is still much work to be done in the process. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the results in Geneva were only temporary, while Polish Chancellor Donald Tusk stressed that the deal must not undermine Ukraine or Europe. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer believes that the ultimate goal is still a just and sustainable peace.
Security tensions continue as the city of Kharkiv suffers a drone attack that killed four people. Ihor Klymenko said the victims were from the same family, with only the child and the father surviving.
On the other side of the border, Russian air defense shot down a drone targeting Moscow, disrupting operations at three airports. A reported drone attack also caused power outages for thousands of people near Moscow.
The Kremlin said it would not accept Europe's proposal, while President Vladimir Putin said the US plan could be the basis for negotiations if Kiev agreed. However, he warned that Russia would go further if the plan was rejected.
