The United States and Ukraine have confirmed that “highly productive” discussions on a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war will continue. However, the plan, which was initially seen as a potential pathway to peace, has undergone significant scaling back due to the escalating conflict. A Russian strike in Ternopil on Friday has intensified the situation, with emergency services working to rescue survivors from the damaged building.
Officials in Washington and Kyiv have expressed frustration over the limited progress in peace talks, which were previously seen as a promising development. The reduction in the scope of the proposal has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials, who are now facing mounting pressure to secure more military and humanitarian aid. The strike in Ternopil, which killed multiple civilians, has also brought renewed scrutiny on the effectiveness of the peace process and the humanitarian toll of the war.
Analysts suggest that the shrinking of the U.S. peace plan reflects the growing complexity of the conflict and the challenges in finding a resolution acceptable to all parties. With the war showing no signs of slowing, the international community remains divided on how to approach the crisis, while Ukraine continues to seek greater support from its allies to withstand the ongoing aggression.