Ukrainian and US delegations are set to hold further discussions later this week on security guarantees tied to a possible peace agreement following negotiations in Geneva, according to  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In a Thursday night video address, the Ukrainian president said that “our team, together with American representatives, will meet at the end of this week to continue to bring closer the points we have as a result of (talks in) Geneva in a form that will lead us on the path to peace and security guarantees,” framing the talks as part of ongoing efforts to advance toward a negotiated settlement.

"There will be a meeting of delegations. The Ukrainian delegation will be well prepared and focused on meaningful work," he added.

This follows remarks by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said during a speech in Kyrgyzstan that a 28-point plan put forward by Trump serves as a “basis for future agreements” as he outlined Moscow’s view of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Ukraine says it won't give up land to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to set a firm boundary in the upcoming phase of peace negotiations, refusing to consider Russia’s demand for Ukrainian territory. As long as he is in office, he will not concede any land for a settlement, his chief negotiator Andriy Yermak told The Atlantic in an exclusive interview today.

“Not a single sane person today would agree to sign a document ceding territory,” said Yermak, who has served as Zelensky’s chief of staff, lead negotiator, and closest aide throughout the full-scale war with Russia. He added in his telephone interview for The Atlantic from Kiev that as long as Zelensky remains president, no one should expect Ukraine to give up land, and he will not sign away any territory.

“As long as Zelensky is president, no one should count on us giving up territory, and he will not sign away territory,” he told The Atlantic by telephone from Kiev, adding that “the constitution prohibits this, and nobody can do that unless they want to go against the Ukrainian constitution and the Ukrainian people.”

On the issue of territory, Ukraine is willing to discuss only how to define the boundary separating areas controlled by the warring sides, and Yermak emphasized that “all we can realistically talk about right now is really to define the line of contact, and that’s what we need to do.”

Ukraine, US, and Europe review Washington's peace plan

Representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and several European countries convened in Geneva on November 23 to review the US peace plan while also considering proposals put forward by Kiev and its European partners.

Zelensky said the US proposals could incorporate several points vital to Ukraine’s national interests in a potential peace plan with Russia, adding that the framework agreed with Washington allows Kiev to keep highly sensitive issues on the agenda, including securing the release of all civilians and military personnel held by Russia.

After the meeting, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt noted that a few differences still remain between the sides, while US President Donald Trump expressed that positive developments could emerge from the ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

What does the US peace deal draft contain

Materials published by Axios on November 19 indicate that the Donald Trump administration is reportedly holding secret consultations with Russian officials to develop a plan aimed at ending the war, with some sources saying the plan includes 28 key provisions.

The Financial Times provided further details, noting that the plan includes territorial concessions, a downsizing of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a prohibition on the deployment of foreign troops, and a reduction in defense aid, as well as humanitarian-policy measures that, according to reports, could affect language and religious policies.

Kiev stated that the proposed plan appears to align with Moscow’s maximum demands, making it unlikely that Ukraine could implement it without significant modifications.

On November 21, Zelensky remarked that Ukraine is facing some of the strongest pressure since the start of the full-scale war, noting that the country may confront a choice between maintaining its dignity and risking the loss of a crucial partner, as well as between accepting the difficult 28-point plan and enduring an especially harsh winter.

On the evening of November 20, Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine had received from the United States proposals outlining a plan to end the war, emphasizing in his address that any peace must be dignified and uphold Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty.