US-Ukraine peace talks reach agreement on 18 of 20 key points

American and Ukrainian diplomatic teams have made substantial progress in peace negotiations, reaching agreement on 18 of 20 key conditions during recent talks in Geneva. According to an Axios report published Thursday, the remaining two unresolved matters involve particularly sensitive territorial and security guarantee issues that will require direct presidential involvement.

Delicate Issues Require Presidential Attention

The two outstanding points in the peace framework are understood to involve territorial disputes and the nature of American security guarantees to Ukraine. These complex matters are considered sufficiently delicate that they will likely require resolution between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally. The negotiations have progressed from an original 28-point proposal developed by the Trump administration to a refined 20-point framework through diplomatic efforts in Geneva.

Unified American Diplomatic Front

Despite online speculation about disagreements within the American negotiating team, officials report that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are functioning as a coordinated "tag team" in advancing the peace initiative. The two senior officials jointly championed the 28-point peace proposal during a November 18 White House meeting with President Trump, characterizing the plan as a potential breakthrough in resolving the prolonged conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Substantial Ukrainian Concessions Under Discussion

The initial American peace proposal presented to Ukrainian officials reportedly required significant concessions from Kyiv, including formal recognition of Russian control over occupied Ukrainian territories, limitations on Ukrainian military personnel levels, and agreement to forego NATO membership. The current negotiations represent the most substantial diplomatic effort to date to resolve the conflict that has continued since Russia's 2022 invasion, though the most politically challenging decisions remain unresolved at the presidential level.