Reuters reports that, among others, are already present in Geneva: Chief of American diplomacy Marco Rubio and special envoy of the US President Steve Witkoff. SDaniel Driscoll, the minister responsible for US land forces, is also to support the American throne.
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The US and Ukrainian delegations have started arrangements
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Switzerland late on Saturday evening. It is headed by the head of the presidential office, Andriy Yermak. The team also included: the head of HUR Kyryło Budanov, the secretary of the NSDC Rustem Umerov, the head of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and secret services. Reuters sources emphasize that the initial talks were constructive and concerned, among others: organizing the actual negotiations, which – according to the assessment of American representatives – may take a long time and take place in various formats.
Delegations from Germany, France, Italy and Great Britain are also expected to participate in the talks.
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Controversy surrounding the American plan
The negotiations concern a 28-point plan prepared by the US, which – as key EU countries claim – is too favorable for Russia. According to Axios reports, the plan includes, among others: Ukraine's resignation from NATO membership, reduction of the army to 600,000 soldiers and transfer of part of the territory to Russia.
The Washington Post reported that the European counterproposal includes, among others: opposition to limits on the size of the Ukrainian armed forces. European countries are also to demand that Ukraine fully regain control over, among others, Zaporozhian Nuclear Power Plant, Kachovka Power Plant and Kinburn Spit.
