(Bloomberg) — Key European allies of Kyiv voiced their support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in rejecting significant components of a US-Russian proposal aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. This rejection comes amid US threats to suspend military assistance to compel compliance with the agreement. During a call on Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British leader Keir Starmer aligned with Zelenskiy, asserting that Ukraine’s military must remain equipped to defend its sovereignty, and that peace negotiations should start from the current front lines, as indicated by a statement from the German government. According to insiders, the US has threatened to withhold intelligence support and arms supplies to Ukraine and to withdraw from all negotiations unless Kyiv accepts the peace proposal. The White House has yet to respond to inquiries. Merz initiated the call to prepare a response to the 28-point list of demands and proposals presented to Zelenskiy by the US, which would require Ukraine to concede substantial territory to Vladimir Putin. This plan, reviewed by Bloomberg News, suggests that the Ukrainian regions of Crimea, Luhansk, and Donetsk be acknowledged as effectively Russian by the United States. Additionally, Ukraine would need to conduct elections within 100 days, relinquish any aspirations for NATO membership, and reduce its military size. Following the call, Zelenskiy posted on X that efforts are underway to refine the American-proposed document into a plan that guarantees a genuine and dignified peace. He emphasized the importance of coordination to ensure that our principled positions are incorporated. While the US and Russia have tended to overlook European nations in their quest to end the conflict, Europe’s input on the proposal is crucial to guiding Ukraine’s next steps. The EU is currently trying to establish a method to release approximately \u20ac140 billion ($160 billion) to support Ukraine’s war efforts as the US reduces its backing. European leaders are set to meet informally during the Group of 20 summit in South Africa on Saturday to strategize the way forward, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb expected to participate, according to an insider who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the discussions. There are concerns among European leaders regarding the legitimacy of the plan, which would require Ukraine to surrender significant territory to Russia, impose military limitations, and gradually lift sanctions on Moscow. One official described the proposal as tantamount to Ukrainian capitulation, with Russia ultimately getting its demands met. European officials have also attempted, but so far failed, to arrange a call with the US regarding the proposal. Zelenskiy indicated on Thursday that he is willing to collaborate on the plan and anticipates additional discussions with Trump in the near future. A senior European official highlighted that the plan may open the door for future Russian hybrid warfare and misinformation campaigns, as Moscow could claim violations of the terms and potentially re-invade. This official remarked that the plan closely mirrors previous Russian demands and is deemed wholly unacceptable by both Europe and Ukraine. \u201cAchieving a just and lasting peace remains our priority, and we believe certain elements of this plan could contribute to that goal,\u201d stated German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius at a press briefing in Berlin on Friday. There are many facets of the proposal that have previously met with outright dismissal from Ukraine and its allies. NATO member states might also raise objections, as the plan restricts the alliance’s capacity to admit new members at will, necessitating consensus from all 32 member states. The proposal includes a US security guarantee for Ukraine, although with conditions for Washington’s compensation. The US would also seek 50% of the profits for rebuilding and investing in Ukraine, along with establishing an economic partnership with Russia upon the removal of sanctions. Trump’s national security team has been in discussions with both Russian and Ukrainian officials, and the president reportedly supports the current proposal, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. While officials mentioned Trump’s endorsement, one source, who chose to remain unnamed due to the sensitivity of the talks, noted that discussions continue to evolve. A delegation of senior US military leaders, led by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, recently met with Ukrainian officials to explore paths forward, including increasing military assistance. This latest proposal emerged from negotiations between Trump\u2019s envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin\u2019s representative Kirill Dmitriev, with past Witkoff efforts prompting hesitance from Ukraine and immediate pushback from Europe. The extent of the concessions demanded from Moscow and the US is substantial, and consensus from other nations not involved in the current talks is essential. Ukraine would be required to constitutionally pledge against NATO membership, while Russia would be welcomed back into the Group of Eight, a gesture that would effectively lift its global isolation\u2014a move opposed by other member nations. –With contributions from Natalia Drozdiak, Aliaksandr Kudrytski, Alex Wickham, Alberto Nardelli, Daryna Krasnolutska, Michael Nienaber, and Hadriana Lowenkron.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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