US ‘very optimistic’ Ukraine peace plan can be reached ‘very soon’: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged 'tremendous progress' in ongoing peace talks regarding Ukraine, emphasizing that further efforts are required to finalize a deal that will also necessitate Russia's agreement. This statement reflects a cautious optimism about the potential for diplomatic resolution in a conflict that has persisted for years.

U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials convened in Geneva to discuss a contentious peace plan proposed by former President Donald Trump, which has drawn criticism for demanding significant concessions from Ukraine, including territorial cessions and military reductions.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials are engaged in negotiations over a contentious peace plan in Geneva that demands significant concessions from Ukraine, including territorial cessions and military reductions. This proposal has raised alarms among Ukrainian officials, who express concerns about its alignment with Russian interests.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reported significant progress in peace talks with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, although specific changes to the proposed plan remain unclear. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg, noted that the Ukrainians have not provided concrete details on any modifications to the plan, highlighting their challenging position.

The US Secretary of State has acknowledged a 'tremendous amount of progress' in peace negotiations between the US and Ukraine during recent talks in Geneva, although he noted that negotiators will require additional time to finalize a deal.

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Europe has presented a counter proposal to the US-Russia draft peace plan for Ukraine, which consists of 28 points aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict. This move comes in response to concerns that the original plan favors Russian interests and requires significant territorial concessions from Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought to regain favor with former U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump criticized Ukraine for showing 'zero gratitude' during ongoing peace negotiations in Geneva aimed at resolving the conflict with Russia.