GENEVA — In a crowded room at the U.S. Mission to International Organizations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine’s Andriy Yermak led a new round of talks on a revised peace framework for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The 28-point blueprint—updated with European and Ukrainian input—has been described by officials as a
living, breathing
document that will continue to evolve and must, in the end, be presented to Moscow for a final decision.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, pressed for Ukraine’s sovereignty and clear security guarantees as Kyiv seeks guarantees of defense, economic development, and freedom of navigation. Kyiv’s aides signaled progress, while insisting Ukraine will defend its sovereignty.
Rubio called the session “very worthwhile” and said progress was notable, but stressed that any final product would still need Moscow’s vote. He described the plan as a
living breathing document
that will bend as talks continue, and hinted higher-level decisions may be needed to seal a deal.
Ukrainian officials, including the presidential office’s Andrii Yermak, said they had seen substantial progress and that the American proposals could reflect elements important to Ukraine’s national interests. Zelenskyy, through aides, reaffirmed that Ukraine would always defend its home while cooperating with allies for a durable peace.
Outside the talks, Turkish President Erdogan signaled further diplomacy over a grain corridor as another round of talks looms in the weeks ahead. A fixed Moscow deadline was not set, underscoring the process’s evolving nature.
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