From Xenix News Head of Global Affairs Reporting, Matthew Chance, in Geneva
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The last 24 hours have been tumultuous, filled with confusion and doubt among Ukrainian and European diplomats regarding whether Washington’s 28-point peace plan was definitive or a foundation for ongoing talks.
Earlier in the day, when I inquired of Secretary of State Marco Rubio if the US would abandon Ukraine if it declined the peace proposal, Rubio briskly walked by, expressionless.
After several hours, he emerged to address the media — together with Zelensky’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak — and appeared more positive. Rubio and Yermak both discussed advancements and seemed to maintain an optimistic outlook.
Intensive in-person discussions are currently ongoing into the evening in Geneva, with US and Ukrainian representatives suggesting they might announce more regarding the results of the negotiations later tonight.
The important question still is if the current process could signal the end of the war in Ukraine or simply another futile effort.
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