U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials are set to convene in Switzerland on Sunday to discuss a controversial peace plan proposed by the United States regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Critics of the plan argue that it demands concessions from Ukraine that amount to capitulation.

The U.S. delegation will include Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and envoy Steve Witkoff. They are expected to meet with Ukrainian officials in Geneva, according to a senior U.S. official. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on social media that his advisers would also engage with representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom in Switzerland.

Additionally, there are plans for a separate meeting between the U.S. delegation and a Russian team, although details about the location of this meeting have not been disclosed. In his social media post, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for foreign partners to bolster Ukraine's air defenses amid ongoing Russian strikes.

The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia launched 98 drones into Ukraine overnight from Saturday to Sunday, with 69 of them being intercepted or suppressed. Zelenskyy stated, "In parallel with the diplomatic track, we must do everything to strengthen our defense against such wicked Russian attacks." He called for expedited implementation of agreements with partners regarding air defense systems and missiles.

The proposed 28-point peace plan, which has been developed in coordination with the Kremlin and input from Rustem Umerov, the secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, includes several demands that Ukraine has previously rejected. These include significant reductions to Ukraine's armed forces, ceding territory not currently occupied by Russia, and restrictions on Ukraine's possession of long-range weapons. The plan also suggests that Russia retain most of the territory it has occupied and receive recognition for its annexation of Crimea in 2014.

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the proposal during a Security Council meeting, stating, "I believe that it could also form the basis for a final peace settlement, but this text has not been discussed with us in detail." He noted that the U.S. administration has not yet secured Ukraine's agreement, suggesting that Ukraine and its European allies may still believe they can achieve a strategic victory against Russia on the battlefield.

In a national address on Friday, Zelenskyy described the current situation as one of Ukraine's most challenging moments. He indicated that Ukraine may soon have to choose between maintaining its dignity or risking the loss of a key ally, referring to the United States. Zelenskyy pledged to work diligently with the U.S. on the plan and to seek constructive solutions, stating, "I will present arguments, I will persuade, I will offer alternatives."

U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the negotiations, indicating that there is still room for discussion. When asked if the peace proposal was his final offer, he replied, "No. We'd like to get to peace. One way or another we'll get it ended."

On Saturday, a bipartisan group of senators reported that Rubio had informed them in a phone call that the 28-point plan was developed by Russia, not the U.S. Rubio later denied this claim on social media, asserting that the proposal was authored by the U.S. He described it as a "strong framework for ongoing negotiations," emphasizing that it incorporates input from both Russia and Ukraine.