The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, stated that the initial version of the US peace plan for resolving the situation in Ukraine contained some “unacceptable” points, but at the same time included important elements necessary for establishing a fair and lasting peace. He made this statement during a speech in the House of Commons.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Update on the peace program and negotiations in Geneva
According to Starmer, the past weekend in Geneva was significant for the negotiation process between the US and Ukraine regarding the enhancement of the peace initiative. The negotiations have progressed, and work on detailing and improving the plan is ongoing.
“I can assure the House that work on refining this plan is continuing,” the Prime Minister said.
The head of the British government emphasized that achieving a just peace is only possible under the adherence to several fundamental conditions: the preservation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, guarantees of its future defense capability, and the right of the Ukrainian people to determine their own future.
Pressure on Russia and allies’ response
Starmer stressed the need to increase pressure on the Russian Federation to prompt it towards a peaceful agreement. He also noted that Putin’s aggressive intentions are not limited to Ukraine, and neighboring states are well aware of this.
During the negotiations in Geneva, which involved American representatives – Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Representative Steve Witkoff, advisor Driscoll, and Jared Kushner – the Ukrainian delegation and European allies of Kyiv also participated in the discussions.
The parties attempted to align their positions regarding the peace plan proposed by the Trump administration. After the meeting, the White House and the Office of the President of Ukraine announced the preparation of an updated concept that fully supports Ukraine’s sovereignty and will contribute to achieving a just peace.
The initial version of the proposals, according to Kyiv’s allies, resembled a “wish list from the Kremlin,” raising concerns about potential pressure from the US on Ukraine to sign an unfavorable agreement. According to Reuters, the 28-point plan came as a surprise even to some members of the US government.
On November 23, the US and Ukrainian delegations also discussed the possibility of a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the US; however, according to White House representatives, there are currently no such plans.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the negotiations in Geneva as “the most productive ever” in Trump’s attempts to halt the conflict.
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the evening of November 24 that, thanks to the negotiations, the American proposals had been modified to take into account Ukrainian interests, and the number of points in the plan had been reduced compared to the initial version.