In Geneva on November 23, 2025, Secretary Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Secretary Driscoll, and the Ukrainian delegation held an in-depth and constructive meeting to review the latest draft peace agreements, with Ukrainian representatives confirming that their key concerns—security guarantees, long-term economic development, infrastructure protection, freedom of navigation, and political sovereignty—were comprehensively addressed. They stated that the revised draft now credibly safeguards Ukraine’s security in both the near and long term, supported by a strengthened security guarantee architecture, non-aggression commitments, energy stability measures, and reconstruction plans. Secretary Rubio and his team reaffirmed the United States’ commitment, under President Trump’s goal of ending a war that has claimed millions of lives, to ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and prosperity remain central to the diplomatic process. Both sides welcomed the significant progress made and agreed to continue close consultations as the agreements move toward final refinement and a durable, comprehensive peace.
Readout of Peace Talks in Geneva
Between Secretary Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, Mr. Kushner, Secretary Driscoll, and the Ukrainian Delegation
Today, Secretary Rubio, Special Envoy Witkoff, Mr. Jared Kushner, and Secretary Driscoll held an extensive and productive meeting with the Ukrainian delegation to review the latest draft agreements under discussion. The conversation was candid, detailed, and conducted in a spirit of partnership and shared purpose.
The Ukrainian delegation affirmed that all of their principal concerns—security guarantees, long-term economic development, infrastructure protection, freedom of navigation, and political sovereignty—were thoroughly addressed during the meeting. They expressed appreciation for the structured approach taken to incorporate their feedback into each component of the emerging settlement framework.
Ukrainian representatives stated that, based on the revisions and clarifications presented today, they believe the current draft reflects their national interests and provides credible and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard Ukraine’s security in both the near and long term. They underscored that the strengthened security guarantee architecture, combined with commitments on non-aggression, energy stability, and reconstruction, meaningfully addresses their core strategic requirements.
Secretary Rubio and his team reiterated the United States’ firm commitment to ensuring that Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and future prosperity remain central to the ongoing diplomatic process. They emphasized that this work is driven by President Trump’s goal of ending a war that has taken the lives of millions of people and preventing further loss of life through a durable and enforceable peace. Both sides welcomed the steady progress made and agreed to continue consultations as the agreements move toward final refinement.
The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that today marked a significant step forward, and that continued close coordination will be essential as the Parties work toward a durable, comprehensive peace.
The White House
November 23, 2025
Sources: White House , Midtown Tribune