STORY: Ukrainians expressed scepticism on Monday (November 24) that peace talks in Geneva between Kyiv, the United States and European partners would end the war with Russia.

Many residents said they feared the proposals under discussion could weaken Ukraine, after earlier drafts reportedly included ceding territory and limiting military ambitions.

While some welcomed international engagement, others doubted any agreement would hold, citing past failures to deliver results.

Ukrainian chief negotiator and head of the presidential office, Andriy Yermak, described the talks as "highly productive" and pledged to continue discussions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine would keep working with partners to strengthen U.S. proposals and ensure accountability for Russia.

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VIDEO SHOWS: KYIV RESIDENTS COMMENTING ON GENEVA PEACE TALKS BETWEEN UKRAINE AND THE US, EUROPE

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SHOWS: KYIV, UKRAINE (NOVEMBER 24, 2025) (REUTERS - Access all)

1. UKRAINIAN AND EUROPEAN UNION (EU) FLAGS, BIRDS

2. TOP SHOT OF STREET IN CENTRAL KYIV

3. PEOPLE CROSSING STREET

4. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) ENGINEER, YAROSLAV (NO SURNAME GIVEN), 49, SAYING:

"I don't believe that there will be a lasting peace after these negotiations, because there is a side that cannot be trusted."

5. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE WALKING

6. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) PEDAGOGUE, LILIIA MOMOTIUK, 54, SAYING:

"First, this is already some positive news for me. Thank God that somehow the world community reacted to these shameful 28 points because it would have simply meant Ukraine's capitulation."

7. VARIOUS OF CIVIL SERVANT, ANZHELIKA YURKEVYCH, 62, QUEUEING FOR COFFEE

8. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) CIVIL SERVANT, ANZHELIKA YURKEVYCH, 62, SAYING:

"(U.S. President Donald) Trump's special plan is, in general, a capitulation for Ukraine. I think the Ukrainian people will not agree. Even if they sign, they need to be implemented, the Ukrainian people will be the ones to do it. And they do not agree with this."

9. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE WALKING IN CENTRAL KYIV

10. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) SECURITY GUARD, OLEKSANDR CHORNOMAZ, 58, SAYING:

"I believe that it must come to something, it cannot continue like this. Under certain conditions they should stop this (war), but I don't know under which. But giving up Ukrainian land is not right either."

11. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE WAITING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND BUS STOP

12. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) BANK EMPLOYEE, MARIANA (NO SURNAME GIVEN), 58, SAYING:

"There is hope, but there is no certainty."

13. PEOPLE CROSSING STREET

14. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) KYIV RESIDENT, IRYNA (NO SURNAME GIVEN), 51, SAYING:

"Well, there have been so many of these agreements, but no results. I don't believe in it."

15. CAR WAITING AT TRAFFIC LIGHT

16. TOP SHOT OF SQUARE

17. ART ACADEMY BUILDING REFLECTED IN PUDDLE

18. VARIOUS OF MAN WALKING DOG