Kyiv: European governments are raising strong concerns over a United States backed plan that could push Ukraine toward major concessions to end the war with Russia. The debate grew sharper on Thursday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready to work with Washington on the draft proposal.
The plan contains twenty eight points and has not been made public. According to officials familiar with the discussions, it includes demands that Ukraine give up some of its territory and accept limits on its military capabilities.
These ideas have triggered unease in Europe, where many leaders fear the proposal could look like a forced settlement that weakens Ukraine’s sovereignty.
After meeting the United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv, President Zelenskiy said both countries would work together on the draft. He added that he had clearly outlined the principles that are important for the Ukrainian people. He is expected to speak directly with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days.
Several European countries said they were not properly consulted about the proposal. France and other European Union members stressed that any peace agreement must be fair, durable and respect international law. They warned against a deal that could be seen as capitulation and insisted that Europe must be involved in any major diplomatic decisions.
Reports from Washington and European media say the draft plan may offer Russia incentives such as restoring its participation in global economic forums and using part of the frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s reconstruction. These ideas have raised further concerns among European leaders who believe such concessions could reward aggression.
Russia has denied that it is part of a formal negotiation process with the United States but said contacts are taking place. At the same time, Russian forces are making gains on the battlefield, including new advances in eastern Ukraine. These developments add pressure on Kyiv as it faces both military challenges and political strains at home.
European leaders say their priority is to ensure that Ukraine is not pressured into giving up its essential rights or security. They fear that a rushed agreement that excludes Europe could weaken long term stability in the region and undermine unity among Ukraine’s supporters.
The coming talks between Kyiv and Washington, along with Europe’s response, are expected to shape the next phase of the war and determine how diplomacy moves forward in the weeks ahead.