Over the past several days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has led critical negotiations in Geneva with Ukrainian officials and key European security advisors, focusing on a U.S.-backed peace plan intended to resolve the war with Russia. According to Fox News and the U.S. State Department, these talks marked what Rubio himself described as the most productive phase so far, detailing significant progress on narrowing disagreements over the proposal. The U.S. plan, which originally featured thirty points but has since evolved, is repeatedly described by Rubio as a living, breathing document that incorporates constant input from all parties, including technical-level experts still engaged in the process even after the Geneva meetings.

The peace framework has been controversial. As reported by Politico and other sources, earlier drafts of the plan included provisions that alarmed Kyiv and European allies—such as possible limitations on Ukraine’s army size and territorial concessions. European officials and members of Congress voiced concerns, with some reports suggesting critical parts of the plan reflected Russian interests more than Washington's. Over the weekend, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators said that Rubio himself had told them the original plan resembled a “wish list” for Moscow. Rubio disputes that account, maintaining online and in press briefings that the proposal is a genuine U.S. initiative responsive to ongoing feedback from Ukraine and European partners.

President Donald Trump had set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept the deal, but Secretary Rubio downplayed the necessity of a fixed date. Instead, he emphasized the urgency of reaching an agreement soon, citing the continuing loss of life and destruction caused by the conflict. Rubio stressed that while progress with Ukraine was substantial and a joint statement was released about an updated framework, any settlement will ultimately require submission to Moscow for approval. In his remarks, Rubio also noted that certain topics involving NATO and European interests were segmented out for further review with their security advisors, signaling ongoing alignment efforts with American allies.

Coverage from Defense Now and OPB quotes Rubio as optimistic but cautious. He acknowledges technical items still under negotiation and makes clear there is no finality yet. The process remains fluid, with both high-level and technical discussions continuing beyond Geneva. European leaders like German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have highlighted alignment with Ukraine’s need for sovereignty, openly stating to President Trump that their nations will not support dangerous concessions.

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