US and Ukrainian officials held what both sides called productive talks on Sunday (Nov 30) about a Russia peace deal, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing optimism about progress despite challenges to ending the more than 3-year-long war.

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On 23 November 2025, representatives of the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva for discussions on the U.S. peace proposal. The talks were

Missing from the Ukrainian group was Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man and chief of staff who resigned on Friday amid a corruption investigation. Mr. Yermak had served as lead negotiator in recent talks with American officials.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US and Russia exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya called the start of negotiations in the US successful. "It's been a good start to the ongoing meeting. Very engaging and so far constructive. Warm atmosphere,

The team of Ukrainian negotiators began meeting Sunday morning with Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law.

President Donald Trump said he would meet with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy when a deal to end Russia's war on Ukraine is finalized.

Earlier, Trump said Ukraine had not been grateful for American efforts over the war, prompting Ukrainian officials to stress their gratitude for his support.

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A Ukrainian delegation headed by Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, has set off for the United States to continue talks on the US "peace plan". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects a report on Sunday.