Geneva Talks: Ukraine, US, and Allies Scramble to Salvage Trump's Plan to End Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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In a last-ditch effort to end the nearly four-year conflict between Ukraine and Russia, US and Ukrainian envoys will meet with European security chiefs in Geneva on Sunday. The meeting comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's administration pushes to amend a draft agreement that would require Kyiv to cede territory, reduce its military, and pledge not to join NATO. US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan, which has been met with skepticism by Ukraine's European allies, has been given a tight deadline for approval. The plan, which was not drafted in consultation with Ukraine's allies, has sparked concerns that it would leave Ukraine vulnerable to future attacks. The talks in Geneva will bring together senior officials from the US, Ukraine, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy, among others. While Russian representatives are expected to attend, there has been no confirmation from Moscow. The US plan has been met with criticism from Western leaders, who say it requires "additional work" to ensure Ukraine's security. Ukrainian officials have also expressed concerns that the plan would compromise their country's sovereignty and leave it vulnerable to future attacks. As the conflict rages on, Ukrainians are facing one of the toughest winters since the war began, with widespread power outages and shortages of food and medicine. The international community has pledged to support Ukraine, with a coalition of 30 countries planning a video call on Tuesday to discuss further assistance. The Geneva talks come as Ukrainian President Zelensky faces a difficult decision: accept a plan that would compromise his country's sovereignty or risk losing a key partner in the US. The outcome of the talks remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance.