Geneva meeting between the US and Ukraine: US side says “good progress made”; Trump posts sharply criticizing Europe and Ukraine, Zelensky immediately “expresses gratitude.”

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On Sunday, senior officials from the United States and Ukraine said substantial progress had been made in bridging differences. However, while positive signals were being sent at the diplomatic level, U.S. President Trump harshly criticized Europe and Ukraine on social media, casting a complex tone over the prospects for negotiations.

According to Xinhua News Agency, representatives from the U.S. and Ukraine said on the 23rd that both sides “made progress” during talks held that day in Geneva, Switzerland, on the U.S.'s new 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Just as all sides are working to reshape the peace plan, Trump attacked Ukrainian and European officials on social media, saying the conflict is a "loser" for everyone. According to CCTV News, on November 23 local time, U.S. President Trump posted on social media stating that the Ukrainian leadership showed no gratitude for U.S. efforts, and Europe is still buying oil from Russia.

Faced with U.S. pressure, Ukrainian President Zelensky quickly responded, publicly thanking Trump for his efforts, but also stating that more work was needed to reach a final agreement.

Narrowing Differences: Geneva Talks Make “Good Progress”

According to Xinhua News Agency, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated after the talks that the U.S. and Ukraine had made “good progress” on the basis of existing work, and were revising and adjusting related proposals, working to further narrow the gaps on several differences so the plan could move closer to a mutually acceptable direction.

Rubio said that of course, reaching a solution also requires Russian consent. “However, in the past nine months, the U.S. has gained a substantial understanding of Russia’s real concerns.”

Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Yermak said that the first round of talks between Ukraine and the U.S. that day was “productive” and was moving toward a “fair and lasting peace.” The two sides would continue to “advance the joint plan” in the coming days and would consult with European partners.

According to media reports, Europe has prepared a draft revision of the U.S. 28-point plan, including overturning the idea that Ukraine should cede currently controlled territory before negotiations, and insisting that talks should begin after a ceasefire on the current front lines. The revision also raises the Ukrainian military personnel limit from 600,000 to 800,000 and opens the way for possible deployment of guarantor troops in Ukraine.

Trump Pressures: Denounces Lack of Gratitude and Sets Deadline

While the Geneva talks were ongoing, U.S. President Trump fiercely criticized Europe and Ukraine on social media. According to CCTV News, Trump said Ukrainian leaders showed “zero gratitude” for U.S. efforts and particularly highlighted that European countries are still buying oil from Russia.

Trump previously stated he hoped Ukraine would accept the U.S. peace plan by the 27th at the latest this month.

Reportedly, the new 28-point plan was secretly drafted by the White House recently and discussed with Russia, demanding that Ukraine withdraw its forces from areas of Donetsk it currently controls. Many of its contents were previously rejected by the Ukrainian side. After the plan’s details were revealed, uninvolved European countries expressed opposition.

Zelensky Expresses Thanks, Positively Responds to Negotiation Progress

In the face of Trump’s public criticism, Zelensky adopted a pragmatic diplomatic stance. Shortly after Trump’s post, he posted on social media, thanking Trump for his efforts.

According to CCTV News, on the 23rd local time, Zelensky made a statement on the Geneva talks, saying he had received positive signals from the U.S. side. He said that at present, the delegation had submitted a report on the staged peace talks results, confirming that substantive dialogue had taken place among all parties.

Zelensky stated that Ukraine is cautiously formulating the steps needed to end the conflict. He revealed that negotiations in Switzerland on the 23rd would continue, with the team expected to work into the night and to submit further progress reports in succession. Regarding communication with U.S. representatives, there had been substantial dialogue, Ukraine had received positive signals, and President Trump’s team was seriously listening to Ukraine’s stance and concerns.

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