The European Union is pushing back against a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine, reportedly being drafted behind closed doors by the US and Russia, demanding that any diplomatic attempt must have Kyiv and European leaders at the table.
The plan, first reported by US outlet Axios, is said to include terms that would be highly disadvantageous for Ukraine, such as the complete surrender of the Donbas, which Russian forces have failed to entirely control, and limitations on the armed forces.
The revelations emerged in the lead-up to a meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Brussels, where Russia’s war of aggression dominated the agenda.
“What we, as Europeans, have always supported is a long-lasting and just peace, and we welcome any efforts to achieve that,” High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas told reporters on Thursday morning. “Of course, for any plan to work, you need Ukrainians and Europeans on board. This is very clear.
Europe has always supported efforts for a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in Ukraine.
But for any plan to work, it needs Ukrainians and Europeans on board.
In this war, there is one aggressor and one victim. So far, we haven't heard of any concessions from Russia's side.… pic.twitter.com/Sh0rLNFQIW
— Kaja Kallas (@kajakallas) November 20, 2025
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