Dissatisfaction of European Countries with Trump's Plan
European countries have expressed their dissatisfaction with U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peacefully resolving the conflict in Ukraine, insisting on the necessity to amend at least four key points of this 28-point document. Leaders from Germany, France, Great Britain, and other countries refused to support the plan in its current form, noting that it requires substantial revision.
Important Changes Required by European Countries
Among the important changes required by European countries is the exclusion or adjustment of provisions that contradict the principles of security and sovereignty of Ukraine. The leaders pointed out that borders cannot be changed by force. They also emphasized that the aggression must be halted by Russia itself, and the end of the war is only possible with the consent of Ukraine. Therefore, peace must be lasting and cannot be based on forced territorial concessions.
One of the most contentious aspects of the plan is the proposal to transfer strategically important Ukrainian territories to Russia, including the entire Donbas and Crimea. Furthermore, the document implies a need to reduce the Ukrainian army, which already significantly lags behind Russia in size. These points have raised particular concern among European leaders, who consider them unacceptable. They believe that the U.S.-Russia peace plan is a total betrayal of Ukraine and does not align with its sovereignty interests.
'The U.S.-Russia peace plan is a total betrayal of Ukraine.' European leaders
This situation underscores the complexity of peacefully resolving the conflict in Ukraine, where international support and consensus among Western allies are critically important. European countries, which have traditionally supported Ukraine, emphasize the importance of adhering to international law principles and territorial integrity. The position of European leaders reflects their commitment to stability in the region and their readiness to defend Ukraine's sovereignty against external threats, which may influence further diplomatic efforts in this direction.