Pakistan, Nov. 24 -- US and Ukrainian officials said on Sunday that any eventual deal to end the war with Russia must fully uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, following "constructive" talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European representatives.

The meetings were based on a US proposal that faced criticism for favoring Russia, with negotiators drafting "an updated and refined peace framework," a joint statement said. President Donald Trump had given Ukraine a deadline of November 27 to approve his plan, which included measures requiring Kyiv to cede territory, reduce its military, and refrain from joining NATO.

Kyiv sought revisions to ensure the draft reflected Ukraine's core priorities. The statement noted the discussions were "fo...