Name: U.S. optimism around Ukraine peace talks met with skepticism
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Description: Delegations from Ukraine and the U.S. sounded more optimistic during the most recent talks about an American plan to end the war, but skepticism remains that the plan actually came from Russia.

Delegations from Ukraine and the U.S. sounded more optimistic during the most recent talks about an American plan to end the war, but skepticism remains that the plan actually came from Russia.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Following negotiations in Geneva, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine's envoy voiced optimism about progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. However, details of a leaked 28-point U.S. peace plan, which includes major Ukrainian concessions such as ceding territory and limiting military alliances, have sparked alarm in Kiev and among its allies.

While Russia responded positively to the proposal, Ukrainian officials and citizens expressed deep concerns about the potential loss of sovereignty. The U.S. and Ukraine delegations announced that talks have resulted in an updated draft, with final decisions to be made by the presidents of both countries.

U.S. optimism around Ukraine peace talks met with skepticism

Emerging from negotiations in Geneva, Kiev's envoy and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio seemed optimistic about a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Today was the best day we have had in our entire 10 months of working on these issues. Ukraine now getting its input into the 28-point U.S. peace plan that was leaked to the press days ago and raised alarm bells with Kiev and its allies. The proposal included several Ukrainian concessions. Ukraine would cede territory including Luhansk, Donetsk and more and limit the size of its armed forces and not join NATO or allow NATO to station forces on its soil. It's very, very difficult for the Zelensky government or any Ukrainian leadership for that matter to agree even in part to this agreement. This would be game over for Ukraine as we know it as a sovereign nation. As Russia continues to batter Ukrainian cities, its initial response to the plan was positive. But some U.S. senators claim Rubio told them the plan came from Moscow. According to Secretary Rubio, it's not the administration's position. It is essentially the wish list of the Russians. Something Rubio later denied, insisting it was a U.S. proposal. Donald Trump gave Kiev a deadline of Thursday, later posting Ukraine leadership has expressed zero gratitude for our efforts. But after the Geneva talks, the Ukrainian president thanked Trump and said that there are signs the U.S. president is listening to Kiev's concerns. For many living through the war, the peace plan so far inspires more fear than hope. If this plan is adopted, says this woman from Kiev, I'll flee with my children. In a joint statement, the U.S. and Ukraine delegations said the talks have already led to an updated draft of the peace plan, with final decisions to be made by the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents. Michelle Song, CBC News, Toronto.

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