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European leaders are signaling that any proposal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine must be approved by both the European Union and Ukraine, amid reports of a potential United States-backed plan perceived to favor Moscow’s demands.
At a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that Europe supports “long-lasting and just peace” but any plan must have Ukrainians on board. German, Spanish, and Polish diplomats echoed this sentiment. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said Europe’s security is at stake and expects to be consulted on any potential deal.
Meanwhile, Russia signaled reluctance for immediate negotiations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov refusing to confirm if President Vladimir Putin had been briefed on the reported US plan.
The backdrop of the discussions was a deadly Russian attack in Ternopil, killing at least 26 people, including three children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the strikes, while Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko welcomed US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll to assess the situation on the ground.
According to reports, the 28-point US proposal—delivered by envoy Steve Witkoff—was created in consultation with Russia and would require Ukraine to cede parts of the Donbas region and reduce its military. Zelenskyy and EU leaders have made clear that Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are non-negotiable.
Some EU leaders, such as Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, expressed skepticism, citing corruption concerns in Ukraine and suggesting EU funding to Kyiv should be reconsidered. Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban, allied with Russia, has also blocked Ukraine’s EU accession and advocated for exceptions to Russian sanctions.
With Europe on edge over potential spillover from the war, EU nations continue to stress that any peace arrangement must be negotiated inclusively, without sidelining Ukraine, and that the conflict’s resolution cannot compromise Kyiv’s sovereignty.
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