Kyiv: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Monday announced that he informed some of his European counterparts about the outcomes of consultations held in Geneva, Switzerland, on a proposed 28-point US peace plan to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
According to Anadolu Agency, Sybiha stated on the US social media platform X that he had a 'meaningful' call with his British, Finnish, French, German, Italian, and Polish counterparts. During the call, he updated them on the latest developments in peace efforts and the outcomes of Sunday's talks in Geneva, emphasizing Europe's role in these efforts.
Sybiha expressed gratitude to Ukraine's partners for their confirmed 'unwavering support' for Kyiv and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He highlighted Ukraine's appreciation for the United States' and President Donald Trump's peace initiatives, underlining Ukraine's commitment to actively working towards ending the war. He also stressed the importance of maintaining transatlantic unity to secure lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.
The foreign minister emphasized the necessity of maintaining pressure on Russia, including the imposition of new sanctions until the end of the year. He stated that the main objective of the peace process is to achieve a just and lasting peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and security, and that close coordination among partners is essential to achieving this goal.
Sybiha also encouraged Ukraine's partners to consider sending high-level delegations to Ukraine to demonstrate solidarity and support for the Ukrainian people.
The phone call occurred as senior US and Ukrainian officials held talks in Geneva on the 28-point proposal aimed at advancing peace efforts in Ukraine. The discussions involved a US delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff, alongside a Ukrainian delegation led by presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak.
Following the talks on Sunday, the US and Ukraine issued a joint statement indicating that they had drafted an 'updated and refined' peace framework, noting that discussions showed "meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps."