Great Britain, France, and Germany presented a modified version of the American peace plan for Ukraine. They reject limitations on the size of the armed forces and territorial concessions, proposing an army limit of 800,000 and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO.
In its counter-plan, Ukraine will insist on a kind of "shield" from America, similar to what all NATO member countries receive, and will also insist on security guarantees.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the most painful choice: to agree to a peace deal that involves giving up part of Donbas, or to continue the war. This is due to new efforts by the Trump administration for a peace deal that involves compromises from Ukraine.
European leaders are seeking to rewrite Trump's Donbas proposal, which they believe benefits Russia. They want any ceasefire to begin with a freeze of the conflict along the current line of demarcation.
US senators said Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Washington's peace plan Moscow's 'wish list'. Rubio later denied this, stating that the plan was developed based on proposals from Russia and Ukraine.
Russian officials and media reject the US peace plan, demanding full compliance with Russia's demands and refusing territorial compromises. The Kremlin is actively shaping public opinion not to agree to anything less than a complete victory in Ukraine.
According to British journalists, Donald Trump's 28-point peace plan to end the war in Ukraine is a "sad mixture of unabashed opportunism and strategic shortsightedness. " It is "poorly drafted, vague, unbalanced, and impractical," generously rewards Putin's aggression, and does not limit Russian strikes.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the US peace plan for Ukraine is a good basis, but it needs to be revised. He emphasized that the plan was not agreed upon with Europeans and does not take their interests into account.
The US continues to work with Ukraine on a revised peace plan that provides security guarantees based on the principle of NATO's Article 5. Negotiations on the plan involving the US, Ukraine, Germany, France, and Great Britain will take place in Geneva.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized the US and Russia peace plan, calling it a "complete betrayal of Ukraine" and "military castration. " He noted that the plan provides for a Russian veto on Ukraine's NATO membership and the transfer of territories that Russia does not control.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the EU to immediately support the US's 28-point proposal for a settlement in Ukraine, which includes territorial concessions and a reduction in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Most EU countries refuse, supporting Ukraine, while Hungary blocks financial aid.
Donald Trump stated that his 28-point peace plan for Ukraine is not a final proposal. He noted that the war should not have started, and he aims to end it.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki stated that any peace plan must take into account Russia's failure to fulfill its obligations, and key decisions must be made in Kyiv. He emphasized that no plan should allow Russia to achieve its strategic goals.
European states insist on correcting at least four provisions of the US peace plan for Ukraine, including those concerning territorial division, army reduction, and real security guarantees. Europeans are also concerned about the future of frozen Russian assets, from which the Russian president should not derive financial benefit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized to Donald Trump that Europe must be part of any process to end the war in Ukraine, as its defeat would affect the entire continent. The US has prepared a draft security guarantee for Ukraine based on the model of NATO's Article 5, but Ukraine objects to accepting this plan, which involves territorial concessions.
EU leaders will meet in Luanda to discuss the proposed 28-point US peace plan for Ukraine. This plan provides for territorial concessions and security guarantees, but Ukraine does not accept it.
At the G20 summit, Western leaders emphasized their readiness to contribute to lasting peace, stressing that borders must not be changed by force. They also expressed concern about the proposed restrictions on Ukraine's armed forces.
Western leaders at the G20 summit in South Africa stated that the unilateral US plan to end the war in Ukraine is a basis that needs refinement. They are concerned about the proposed limitations on Ukraine's armed forces and the inadmissibility of changing borders by force.
US officials, at a meeting with NATO ambassadors in Kyiv, stated that the US plans to push for Ukraine to sign a peace agreement as soon as possible, otherwise Kyiv will face a "much worse deal. " The proposed agreement involves Ukraine ceding territories occupied by Russia, as well as amnesty for war crimes.
Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets on the night of November 21-22 to monitor the air situation on the border with Ukraine. This happened after intensified Russian attacks and the detection of drones in the Izmail area.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced his support for the American "peace plan" for Ukraine, believing that Russia would emerge victorious from it. He noted that the current version is less favorable for Ukraine than in 2022, but could quickly end hostilities.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing the current course of the war and further steps of the European Union. The next steps will be a meeting of European leaders on the sidelines of the G20, and then in Angola at the EU-AU meeting.
United States generals may arrive in Russia as early as next week for negotiations on Washington's proposed "peace plan" for Ukraine. According to sources, Russian President Putin liked the general structure of the plan, but it does not meet the Kremlin's key demands.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the extent of interaction between Russia and the United States regarding Trump's "peace plan" for Ukraine still needs clarification. The necessity of a conversation between Putin and Trump, as well as the level of contacts between Moscow and Washington concerning the plan, is yet to be determined.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the American proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the importance of supporting negotiation processes and the desire to achieve a just peace.
French and Ukrainian companies are intensifying negotiations on drone cooperation. The goal is to sign agreements by the end of the year, despite uncertain funding and competition.
Britain refused to pay 2 billion euros to participate in the EU defense fund, created to strengthen military capabilities. London offers only a few hundred million euros, while the EU demands billions in contributions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, discussing diplomatic opportunities and the plan proposed by the US. Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine's readiness to work quickly and constructively for its implementation.
The Trump administration presented a 28-point "peace plan" for Ukraine, which envisages Russia's control over Donbas, a reduction of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and security guarantees similar to Article 5 of NATO. Military experts consider these guarantees ineffective and doubt Ukraine's signing of the plan.
The Élysée Palace emphasized that all decisions regarding the peace plan for Ukraine require common support and consensus from European partners and NATO allies. The statement reiterates key provisions about "unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace" and the need for "full involvement of Ukraine, preservation of its sovereignty, and ensuring its future security."
