US Peace Plan for Ukraine Needs Additional Work, Western Leaders Say
The US 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, which was sent to Kyiv and Moscow this week, requires "additional work" before it can be considered a viable solution to the conflict, according to Western leaders. The plan includes a framework that would require Ukraine to give up its eastern Donbas region and Crimea, as well as swear off NATO membership.
The European Union, Germany, France, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland, Italy, Japan, and Norway issued a joint statement expressing their concerns about the plan. "We believe, therefore, that the draft is a basis which will require additional work," they said.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries affected, and insisted that Kyiv needed robust guarantees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also expressed concerns about the plan, saying that his country could face a stark choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving American support.
US President Donald Trump said that he wants an answer from Zelenskyy on the plan by Thanksgiving, but is willing to extend the deadline if necessary. However, three US senators have reportedly told reporters that the plan was not of US origin, and that it is a "wish list" of Russian demands.
The plan has sparked alarm in Kyiv and other European capitals, with many leaders expressing concerns about its limitations on Ukraine's armed forces and its lack of robust guarantees for Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged receiving the text of the plan through existing channels of communication with the US administration, but said that it was not being discussed with Russia in any substantive way.
Ukrainian envoys will meet a US delegation in Switzerland to discuss the proposal, according to a top official. However, European leaders have warned against rushing a peace deal, and emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The US peace plan is not Trump's final offer for Ukraine, but rather one of several options being considered. However, his comments on Saturday suggest that he remains willing to take tough stances in negotiations with Russia. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the US peace plan can provide a viable solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
The US 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, which was sent to Kyiv and Moscow this week, requires "additional work" before it can be considered a viable solution to the conflict, according to Western leaders. The plan includes a framework that would require Ukraine to give up its eastern Donbas region and Crimea, as well as swear off NATO membership.
The European Union, Germany, France, Britain, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland, Italy, Japan, and Norway issued a joint statement expressing their concerns about the plan. "We believe, therefore, that the draft is a basis which will require additional work," they said.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries affected, and insisted that Kyiv needed robust guarantees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also expressed concerns about the plan, saying that his country could face a stark choice between standing up for its sovereign rights and preserving American support.
US President Donald Trump said that he wants an answer from Zelenskyy on the plan by Thanksgiving, but is willing to extend the deadline if necessary. However, three US senators have reportedly told reporters that the plan was not of US origin, and that it is a "wish list" of Russian demands.
The plan has sparked alarm in Kyiv and other European capitals, with many leaders expressing concerns about its limitations on Ukraine's armed forces and its lack of robust guarantees for Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged receiving the text of the plan through existing channels of communication with the US administration, but said that it was not being discussed with Russia in any substantive way.
Ukrainian envoys will meet a US delegation in Switzerland to discuss the proposal, according to a top official. However, European leaders have warned against rushing a peace deal, and emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The US peace plan is not Trump's final offer for Ukraine, but rather one of several options being considered. However, his comments on Saturday suggest that he remains willing to take tough stances in negotiations with Russia. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether the US peace plan can provide a viable solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
. I mean, giving up Donbas and Crimea? That's not exactly what you call a generous offer 
. And on NATO membership? Forget about it, that's like asking Ukraine to give up its identity.
. This plan is a wish list of Russian demands masquerading as a US peace plan 
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. And let's not forget that Ukraine is the one who's been fighting for its sovereignty here... they deserve better than some watered-down peace plan that prioritizes Western interests over Ukrainian ones 
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its like they wanna take away everyting from kyiv!!! i mean i no western leaders think dey r tryin but it sounds so unfair! dey want ukraine to giv up da eastern donbas region and Crimea?!?! dat s like askin a fan of ur fave soccer team 2 choose between lovin dem or havin da money 
russian president putin is right 4 once, dis plan is not 4 real 
dis is def not gonna end well... i got a bad feelin about dis
but at the same time i get why western leaders are worried about it, they gotta think about preserving american support for ukraine. but on the other hand, russian president vladimir putin is like totally not having any substance with them when its comes to negotiating 
. I mean, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that wars can't be ended by powerful countries over the heads of those involved, but it seems like Trump is trying to do just that 
. And Russia is just going to sit back and wait for them to agree to their demands? 
this whole thing feels kinda suspicious 
oh man I'm worried about ukraine! 
i feel like they need more protection and guarantees before they can even think about giving up some land 
russian president putin's comments are super concerning too 
what if the plan is just a way for russia to get what they want? 
. And what's up with the NATO membership clause? It's not exactly something Ukraine should be willing to throw away 
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. Let's not rush into anything just yet 
. We need more time to figure this out and find a way forward that works for everyone 
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... just another reminder that this conflict has been dragging on for years and we're not even close to seeing an end. i mean, the us is basically saying they want ukraine to give up their eastern donbas region and crimea? 
and what's with this NATO thingy? doesn't Ukraine need protection from Russia? 
and btw why are they talking about Thanksgiving? is that like a US holiday or something? 
dont know what kind of guarantees zelenskyy wants but if theres gonna be changes, we need to see some concrete stuff 
maybe the eu should just write their own plan 
also, i thought dontations were meant to help people in need, not to be used as bargaining chips in negotiations... 
And Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is all worried about losing American support but maybe it's time for them to take a stand and figure out their own future. 
. The idea that wars can't be ended by major powers over the heads of countries affected sounds pretty obvious to me 
. Ultimately, I think there needs to be more nuanced thinking on this one 
. I get that war can't be ended by big powers pushing their agendas on smaller countries, but it feels like Western leaders are putting more pressure on Ukraine to compromise than actually helping them 
. We need a more nuanced approach, one that prioritizes Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity 
. What's up with that? I mean, who thought it was a good idea to put a big ol' springboard under your feet and then jump off? Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me! And what's the point of even doing backflips if you're not going to try some crazy stunts? Like, why not add a giant inflatable slide or something?
. I mean, store-bought noodles just can't compete with the real deal. Okay, sorry about that, got sidetracked again!