Geneva witnessed high-stakes diplomatic discussions on Sunday as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived to engage with Ukrainian officials and European allies regarding a contentious U.S.-proposed peace plan for Ukraine. The 28-point blueprint, designed to end the nearly four-year conflict, has drawn sharp criticism from Kyiv and its Western supporters, who argue that the plan disproportionately favors Moscow despite Russia’s aggressive invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian delegation, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, was joined by representatives from France, Germany, and the U.K., signaling a unified European stance against the proposal. The U.S. delegation also included Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy. The plan’s concessions to Russian demands, including territorial compromises, have been vehemently rejected by Zelenskyy, who has repeatedly vowed to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty. Speaking ahead of the talks, French Defense Ministry delegate Alice Rufo emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, labeling the plan’s restrictions on the Ukrainian military as a direct infringement on its sovereignty. Meanwhile, President Trump, speaking outside the White House, described the proposal as a step toward peace but clarified that it was not his “final offer.” The lack of clarity on Trump’s remarks and the White House’s silence on the matter have further fueled skepticism among Ukraine’s allies. The Geneva talks underscore the growing rift between the U.S. and its European partners over how to address the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.