Geneva, Nov. 24 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced confidence after what he described as a constructive first round of talks between American and Ukrainian officials in Geneva aimed at ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Rubio said the discussions were "probably the most productive and meaningful" so far, noting that the 28-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump is still being refined as negotiators look for terms acceptable to both Kyiv and Moscow. He stressed that "This is a living, breathing document. Every day, with input, it changes," while adding that remaining gaps "are not insurmountable" but require more time.

The US proposal has drawn bipartisan criticism at home for offering concessions to Russia, inc...