U.S. and Ukrainian officials made clear progress during a new round of talks on an updated version of the Trump peace plan. The meetings stretched late into the afternoon and focused on a smaller set of sticking points that both sides had avoided for months.
American negotiators pressed for changes that could slow the pace of fighting before winter. Ukrainian officials pushed for stronger security guarantees and clearer timelines for any territorial steps. People in the room described the exchanges as firm but unusually steady.
By the end of the talks, both teams agreed to draft a shorter outline that reflects the shifts of the last year. The new outline keeps the core idea of a phased halt to major attacks but adjusts how fast each phase should move. It also adds a section on rebuilding routes that keep aid flowing to cities under pressure.
Ukraine responded with cautious support. Officials in Kyiv noted that the updated outline protects their key demand for continued U.S. backing. Washington framed the movement as a sign that both sides want a path that reduces daily losses without forcing a rushed settlement.
The next step is a follow-up session expected within days. Both teams want to settle the order of the first steps, since that sequence will shape how any pause in fighting unfolds.