Ukraine Agrees to Peace Deal, US Official Says/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a U.S.-backed peace plan to end its war with Russia. Although minor details remain unresolved, both sides are optimistic following talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. Ukrainian and American officials now await European support to finalize the agreement.
Ukraine Peace Agreement Quick Looks
- Ukraine accepts central terms of U.S.-mediated peace deal with Russia.
- Agreement follows meetings in Abu Dhabi and Geneva involving U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials.
- Ukrainian decision comes hours after deadly Russian overnight strikes on Kyiv.
- U.S. Secretary Dan Driscoll and Ukrainian leaders in close contact during negotiations.
- Revised peace plan replaces controversial earlier version criticized as pro-Russian.
- Ukraine awaits support from European allies to finalize deal framework.
- President Zelenskyy expected to visit the U.S. soon for final discussions.
Ukraine Agrees to Peace Deal, US Official Says
Deep Look
In a major development toward ending a war that has gripped Europe for nearly four years, Ukraine has agreed to the core terms of a peace deal with Russia, according to a senior U.S. official speaking to Fox News. While some finer details still need to be ironed out, the broad framework signals a potential shift in the conflict’s trajectory.
U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and his delegation held high-level meetings with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi earlier this week. Talks also included Ukrainian representatives, who were in close contact with Driscoll’s team throughout the negotiation process.
“The talks are going well, and we remain optimistic,” said Lt. Col. Jeff Tolbert, spokesperson for Secretary Driscoll. “He is fully synchronized with the White House and U.S. interagency efforts as these discussions progress.”
The diplomatic momentum follows the recent leak of a 28-point peace plan initially viewed with skepticism by both U.S. lawmakers and European leaders. That version, crafted by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, was heavily criticized for being overly favorable to Russia. Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska described it bluntly as a “surrender document” that would have placed Ukraine under Russian influence for years to come.
However, a new version of the plan, revised with input from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian officials, and European representatives, has been better received.
“We must stand on the side of freedom and rule of law,” Bacon stated, voicing support for the updated proposal.
Ukraine’s agreement to the revised framework comes just hours after a deadly overnight assault on Kyiv by Russian forces. Drone and missile strikes targeted residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, killing at least six people and injuring 13 more. The attack underscored the urgency of achieving a diplomatic resolution.
Despite the tragic timing, Ukraine’s leadership pressed forward with negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll were seen shaking hands during an official meeting in Kyiv just days prior, symbolizing the cooperation between both countries during this critical phase.
Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, confirmed his country’s tentative agreement via a social media post.
“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,” Umerov said. “Our delegations reached a common understanding on the core terms of the agreement discussed in Geneva. We now count on the support of our European partners in our further steps.”
Umerov also mentioned that President Zelenskyy intends to travel to the United States soon to finalize the remaining components of the deal and to meet directly with former President Trump, who has played a key role in the initiative.
European leaders, particularly in the U.K. and France, have expressed cautious optimism about the plan but remain wary of U.S. influence in the process. Another round of discussions among NATO and EU countries is reportedly in the works to evaluate the deal and determine collective support.
If finalized, the agreement would mark the end of one of the most destructive conflicts in recent European history, with hundreds of thousands of casualties and widespread infrastructure devastation. With both sides now engaged diplomatically and U.S. leadership coordinating efforts, peace may finally be within reach for Ukraine and Russia.
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