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.

Vice President JD Vance criticized retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday for verbally attacking the White House’s efforts to secure peace in Ukraine. McConnell accused President Donald Trump of playing into Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s hands on the developing peace plan.

Ukraine deal in place by Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. The president yesterday accused Kyiv’s leaders of showing “zero gratitude” for U.S. support just as U.S. officials in Geneva were working to show a united front.

European leaders are set to meet in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a U.S. plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine as a top Ukrainian delegation prepared for direct talks with Washington.

US President Donald Trump “remains hopeful and optimistic that a deal can be struck” to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. Follow live updates

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said “it would be good to know for sure who is the author of the plan,” as tensions over elements that mirror long-standing Russian demands.