Zelenskyy: Trump’s team ‘starting to listen to Ukraine’ after first day of Geneva Talks

Following the first day of negotiations between the Ukrainian and US delegations in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it has become clear that “many things are changing” and that the team of US President Donald Trump was beginning to “listen to Ukraine.”

“The delegation has just presented the results of the discussions, and these were substantial talks. Many things are shifting… The negotiations will continue today in Switzerland; the teams will work practically until late at night, and we expect more updates from them. What’s important is that we are speaking with American representatives, and there are signals that President Trump’s team is listening to us,” Zelenskyy said.

According to the Ukrainian president, Ukraine will “never be an obstacle to peace,” as it has always supported peaceful solutions. He expressed hope that the ongoing talks in Switzerland would lead to “correct steps.”

“Our first priority is lasting peace, guaranteed security, respect for our people, and respect for everyone who sacrificed their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression,” Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy also indicated that 24 November would be “no less active,” suggesting negotiations were set to continue.

“We are defending Ukraine’s interests. The strength of our position - our national position, the position of the Ukrainian people - lies in its unity. This is our common stance,” he emphasized.

On 23 November, representatives from the United States, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany met in Geneva to discuss a peace plan. According to preliminary comments from US and Ukrainian officials, the meeting was “highly productive.”

Meanwhile, media reports have surfaced about a separate European-Ukrainian plan, which is based on Trump’s proposal but includes significant differences from the original.