High-Stakes Geneva Talks: U.S., Ukraine, and Allies Address War Resolution

Top officials from the U.S., Ukraine, and other European nations are convening in Geneva to discuss a U.S. draft plan aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine. The proposed plan requires Ukraine to cede territory and forego NATO ambitions, prompting mixed reactions from international leaders as talks progress.

In a critical move towards resolving the conflict in Ukraine, top officials from the United States, Ukraine, and European nations are gathering in Geneva. The talks aim to discuss a U.S. draft plan which seeks to end Russia's invasion, now entering its fourth year.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are among the key figures leading the discussions. They are pushing for a 28-point plan that requires Ukraine to make significant concessions, including territorial compromises and withdrawing aspirations to join NATO.

While allied national security advisers from France, Britain, Germany, and other European nations express cautious optimism, concerns remain about the plan's implications on Ukraine's sovereignty and potential Russian objections. As negotiations unfold, all eyes are on Geneva for potential breakthroughs.

(With inputs from agencies.)