Ukrainian officials say the first round of discussions with the United States on a proposed peace framework has produced early signs of progress, offering a cautious sense of momentum as both sides look for a path toward ending the conflict with Russia.
Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, shared the update on Sunday after the delegations concluded their opening session in Switzerland. Writing on Telegram, Yermak said the talks marked “very good progress” and that both teams were “moving forward towards a just and lasting peace.” His comments were measured but optimistic, signalling that Kyiv sees potential in refining the American proposal.
According to Yermak, the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations will continue working together on the plan’s details and expect to involve European partners as discussions advance. The inclusion of European governments is seen as essential, given their long standing support for Ukraine and their central role in shaping security arrangements on the continent.
Despite the progress reported, Yermak stressed that any final decisions on the peace framework will rest with the presidents of both countries. He underlined that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump will ultimately determine whether the proposal can move forward. This reflects Kyiv’s insistence that no agreement will be accepted without full national endorsement from Ukraine’s leadership.
The talks in Geneva, which began earlier on Sunday, marked the first formal engagement between the United States and Ukraine on the parameters of a potential deal with Russia. The plan under discussion was drafted by Washington and has attracted significant international attention, especially amid questions about how it balances Ukraine’s interests with the broader push to end the war.
While the details of the proposal have not been publicly released, the framework reportedly outlines potential security guarantees, the future of contested territories and the conditions for a ceasefire. Some elements of the leaked draft drew concern in Europe in recent days, prompting closer coordination among Kyiv’s allies ahead of the Geneva meeting.
For Ukraine, the stakes remain extremely high. Officials have repeatedly emphasized that any peace agreement must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and long term security interests. Ukrainian leaders have also been clear that they will not accept arrangements that reward Russia’s use of force or undermine Kyiv’s ability to defend itself in the future.
U.S. officials have described the Geneva talks as constructive and confirmed that both governments share a desire to narrow differences and produce a more refined version of the plan. The next sessions are expected to focus on clarifying contentious points and aligning the proposal more closely with Ukraine’s stated red lines.
With the war nearing another year of fighting, the international community is closely monitoring these diplomatic efforts. Although the path to a final agreement remains long and complex, Sunday’s meeting signals a potential opening in a conflict where breakthroughs have been rare.
