Europe backs Zelensky as US peace plan tests Kyiv's resolve
Europe backs Zelensky as US peace plan tests Kyiv's resolve
European leaders back Zelensky as a 28-point US peace plan tests Kyiv's stance, weighing concessions against long-term security.
A newly surfaced 28-point US-backed peace proposal would require Kyiv to surrender some territory, shrink its armed forces, and relinquish a portion of its weaponry in exchange for guarantees and security assurances.
European leaders publicly voiced support for Zelensky while signaling that Kyiv must steer its own course and that unity in the West is essential, even as they express concerns about the potential concessions.
Zelensky indicated readiness to work with Washington but insisted that Ukraine's sovereignty and security would shape any settlement, underscoring that the final terms must protect Kyiv's independence and territorial integrity.
Analysts note the plan sometimes intertwines peace ambitions with economic and mineral leverage, including potential deals on rare earth minerals, which could complicate political calculations in European capitals and Washington alike.
As diplomacy intensifies, Kyiv's response and the granular details of the proposal will determine whether the war can edge toward a negotiated end without compromising Ukraine's future security and strategic position.
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