Heads up, global changemakers! This week in Geneva, the US and Ukraine unveiled a streamlined 19-point peace framework, down from the original 28. 🤝✂️
The goal? Fast-track talks and focus on the essentials—think of it like trimming a long to-do list so you hit the big wins first. Ukrainian official Oleksandr Bevz said many of the "controversial provisions were either softened or reshaped" to match Ukraine’s stance and ease the load on Kyiv.
Originally, the 28-point draft asked Ukraine to hand over territory in the east, scale back its military, and drop NATO membership hopes—clear no-go zones for Kyiv. Now, just the headline items remain, leaving the trickiest questions for leaders themselves.
President Trump had set Thursday as the target to lock in the deal, but Bevz insists, "It’s not a code red—it’s more important to finalize the text." Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya even noted the fresh draft barely resembles the leaked version.
Behind the scenes, envoys from the US, Ukraine, Britain, France, and Germany have been huddling, with voices like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine’s Andriy Yermak leading talks. According to the White House, positions are drawing closer, but the Kremlin says it's still waiting for the details and isn't planning a fresh sit-down this week.
So, what’s next? Keep an eye on Thursday’s deadline—and beyond. If progress holds, the big questions will land on President Trump and President Zelenskyy’s desks. Will they seal the deal? Stay tuned! 🌏🎯
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U.S., Ukraine reportedly narrow 28-point peace plan to 19 points
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