Geopolitical Landscape & Peace Negotiations - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with a Ukrainian delegation in Geneva, expressing optimism about progress towards a resolution [1][5] - A proposed 28-point peace plan reportedly requires Ukraine to cede approximately 20% of its territory (1/5), reduce its military by about 33% (1/3), and abandon its NATO aspirations [2] - European Commission president emphasizes the necessity of European involvement in peace talks, highlighting a key concern for Ukraine [3] Humanitarian Crisis - The Ukrainian government estimates that around 20,000 Ukrainian children have been abducted by Russia [4] - Accounts detail the experiences of Ukrainian children allegedly held captive in Russia, including interrogations and gynecological exams [4] Negotiation Stance - The US aims to finalize a deal as soon as possible, potentially by Thanksgiving [1] - The US Secretary of State believes that remaining obstacles in negotiations are surmountable [5] - Negotiations are ongoing, with the US engaging with both Ukrainian and Russian sides [6]