The initial 28-point plan, viewed positively by Russia, was “refined” after U.S.-Ukraine talks in Geneva on Sunday to address Kyiv’s concerns that the first draft was too heavily in Moscow’s favor and crossed its red lines. The latest draft under discussion now has 19 points.

Amid this opposition, a series of meetings is expected. Today, there will be a meeting between US and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi, and a virtual one between the coalition of the willing, hosted by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. Ukraine's official also says they expect a meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in the next few days.

Kyiv and its allies voiced optimism Tuesday that talks with an American delegation had produced changes to the plan, while the Kremlin said it was waiting to hear more.

The US and Ukraine have drafted a new 19-point peace deal, but left the most politically sensitive elements to be decided by the countries’ presidents, according to Ukrainian first deputy foreign minister Sergiy Kyslytsya.

While President Trump attacked the Ukrainians, Secretary of State Marco Rubio flew to Geneva to seize control of negotiations that were going off the rails.

A proposed peace plan for Ukraine led by the United States has been met with anguish by many Ukrainians, who fear a post-war amnesty for Russian forces would erase accountability for alleged atrocitie

Maduro turns rallies and dances into displays of defiance, calling for peace as the U.S. escalates military pressure.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro danced to an electronic remix of his own speeches promoting peace during a student day event in Caracas as friction with Washington continues to mount. (Reuters)