Ukraine and the US have reached a preliminary agreement on a peace deal, according to a US official speaking to CBS News. The proposal, facilitated by the Trump administration, is close to finalization with minor details remaining to be resolved, as confirmed by Ukraine’s national security adviser, Rustem Umerov.

The US official stated that although there are some minor points to iron out, the Ukrainians have consented to the peace agreement. This development coincided with discussions held between US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Russian officials in Abu Dhabi regarding the proposed deal.

In a Facebook post, Umerov expressed Ukraine’s appreciation for the fruitful discussions that took place in Geneva between Ukrainian and US representatives, including President Donald Trump. Both delegations have reportedly reached a mutual understanding on the fundamental terms of the agreement discussed in Geneva. There are plans for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit the US before the end of November to finalize the deal with Trump.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov acknowledged the US’s proactive role in resolving the Ukrainian conflict but emphasized the need for formal agreements before disclosing information. Moscow expects to be informed of the outcomes of consultations with Ukraine and Europe in the near future.

Despite initial challenges over the terms of Trump’s proposal, Zelensky expressed optimism following the Geneva meetings, highlighting potential pathways to actualize peace. Notably, the revised proposal now contains fewer points with significant elements aligned with Ukraine’s interests.

Recent violent incidents have marred the region, with deadly missile and drone attacks claiming lives in both Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv reported seven fatalities from the attacks, while NATO jets were deployed in Romania after Russian drones breached airspace. In Russia’s Rostov region, a major drone strike resulted in three deaths and ten injuries, as confirmed by the Russian Defence Ministry.