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U.S. and Allies Hold Geneva Talks to Explore a Path to Peace in Ukraine

Envoys from the U.S. and Ukraine will meet in Geneva with national security advisers from France and Germany to explore potential steps toward ending the war. A U.S. official told Reuters Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior U.S. officials may attend. The talks coincide with separate diplomatic meetings in South Africa as European capitals coordinate. Washington's circulated 28-point plan, which would require territorial concessions by Ukraine, has drawn criticism from some U.S. lawmakers.

07:10 AM, 11/23/2025Conflict
U.S. and Allies Hold Geneva Talks to Explore a Path to Peace in Ukraine

Envoys from the United States and Ukraine will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, to explore diplomatic steps toward ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting is part of a broader effort by European and transatlantic partners to identify whether a sustainable, enforceable peace process can be negotiated.

"I spoke with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. We had a long conversation and covered many nuances of diplomatic work in planning the peace process. Coordination will continue, and I am grateful to the British people for their support," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media.

Sunday's talks will include national security advisers from France and Germany, who — together with the U.K. — form the informal E3 security grouping. A U.S. official told Reuters that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior U.S. officials are expected to attend the Geneva discussions.

Separately, European leaders are convening in South Africa to coordinate responses to competing proposals for resolving the conflict as Kyiv prepares for negotiations. Zelenskyy said a majority of European leaders are "ready to assist and get involved," and consultations are continuing at multiple levels.

Washington has circulated a 28-point peace plan that would require Ukraine to cede some territory. The proposal has prompted criticism from some U.S. lawmakers, who warn it could reward Russian aggression. Diplomats say the Geneva meeting will focus on sequencing, security guarantees, verification mechanisms and humanitarian measures designed to protect civilians while diplomatic efforts continue.

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