Washington and Kyiv have jointly stated that any future peace agreement must fully defend Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Officials from both countries emphasized that no proposal will be accepted if it undermines Ukraine’s territorial rights.
The announcement came after fresh discussions on refining a draft peace framework.
Both sides said they are working to correct earlier proposals that critics claimed were too favorable to Russia.
U.S. and Ukrainian leaders stressed that peace cannot come at the cost of Ukraine’s land or independence.
They added that ongoing consultations will shape a stronger, more balanced plan.
The updated approach aims to ensure that Ukraine’s long-term security remains intact.
Washington called the latest talks a constructive step toward a durable settlement.
Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a just peace and vowed to continue joint diplomatic efforts.
They said future steps will be guided by Ukraine’s needs and international law.
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