KYIV – U.S. and Ukrainian officials announced Sunday that they’ve made progress in Geneva revising a draft peace plan intended to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The revisions address concerns that the initial version was overly accommodating to Russia, according to both sides.

Negotiations, which took place in Geneva, focused on refining the plan ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. While details of the specific changes remain limited, officials from both the U.S. and Ukraine confirmed that the new version seeks a more balanced approach to resolving the conflict.

The original draft of the peace plan had drawn criticism for appearing to concede too much to Russian demands, potentially jeopardizing Ukraine’s long-term security and sovereignty. The revised plan aims to address these concerns while still maintaining a framework for a potential ceasefire and eventual peace agreement.

The talks in Geneva represent a crucial step in ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the war, which has raged since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. The United States has been actively involved in supporting Ukraine's negotiating position and facilitating dialogue between the warring parties. The timing of the revisions, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, suggests a renewed urgency in pursuing a resolution to the conflict.

Further developments and the full details of the revised peace plan are expected to be released in the coming days as negotiations continue. The ultimate success of the plan hinges on Russia’s willingness to engage constructively and compromise on key issues.