Ukraine accepts 'core terms' of Trump’s proposed peace framework in a Geneva breakthrough
WASHINGTON, DC: The Trump administration has scored a major diplomatic victory as Ukraine officially agreed to the "core terms" of a US-brokered peace proposal, signaling that the end of the war may finally be in sight.
After months of stalemate under the previous administration, President Donald Trump's decisive push for a resolution has yielded a breakthrough.
Ukrainian officials confirmed on Tuesday, November 25, that delegations from Washington and Kyiv reached a "common understanding" during high-stakes meetings in Geneva, with the Ukrainian government explicitly praising President Trump for his leadership.
Rustem Umerov confirms 'common understanding' on deal
We appreciate the productive and constructive meetings held in Geneva between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations, as well as President Trump’s steadfast efforts to end the war.
— Rustem Umerov (@rustem_umerov) November 25, 2025
Our delegations reached a common understanding on the core terms of the agreement discussed in…
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, took to social media to announce the progress, validating the Trump White House's strategy.
"We appreciate the productive and constructive meetings held in Geneva... as well as President Trump’s steadfast efforts to end the war," Umerov wrote on X.
Umerov confirmed that the delegations had agreed on the "core terms" of the agreement, stating that Kyiv now counts on the support of European partners to move forward.
"We look forward to organizing a visit of Ukraine’s president to the US at the earliest suitable date in November to complete final steps and make a deal with President Trump," he added.
Trump administration holds talks with Russia
The deal is being hammered out on multiple fronts. While diplomats met in Geneva, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll conducted direct talks with Russian officials in the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Tuesday.
A US official reportedly confirmed that the Ukrainians were fully aware of the meeting, countering claims of backroom deals, and stated that all sides are "eager to reach a deal as soon as possible."
"The talks are going well and we remain optimistic," said Driscoll spokesperson Jeff Tolbert, highlighting the administration's "closely synchronized" approach.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says steps to end the war 'can become doable'
Despite initial backlash from some establishment Republicans who labeled the plan a "Russian wish list," the proposal has reportedly evolved into a workable framework.
Ukrainian delegate Oleksandr Bevz confirmed that the document has been refined, with points unrelated to Ukraine removed to streamline the agreement.
The initial proposal reportedly included provisions for Ukraine to cede territory in Crimea and the Donbas and forgo NATO membership.
Today our delegation returned from Geneva after negotiations with the American side and European partners. Now the list of necessary steps to end the war can become doable. As of now, after Geneva, there are fewer points – no longer 28 – and many of the right elements have been… pic.twitter.com/bsaKyNXHQH
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 24, 2025
But the fact that Kyiv has agreed to the "core terms" allegedly suggests that the Trump administration has found a formula that satisfies President Zelenskyy's need for security while acknowledging geopolitical realities.
Zelenskyy himself noted late Monday that the steps to end the war "can become workable," a far cry from the skepticism voiced by critics just days ago.
