Concerns Over US Plan to End Ukraine War Raised by European Leaders

Sat Nov 22 2025 19:37:45 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Leaders from several European nations express reservations about a US proposal designed to conclude the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, calling for further negotiations to address key issues.

At a recent G20 summit, European leaders articulated serious concerns regarding a US plan aimed at resolving the Ukraine war, highlighting issues related to border changes and military limitations on Ukraine. The joint statement included leaders from Canada, the UK, Germany, and others, reaffirming their commitment to a sustainable peace that respects existing borders, while also expressing willingness to work on the proposed plan.

European leaders have voiced concerns over a US plan to end the Ukraine war and say draft proposals are a basis which will require additional work.

In a joint statement issued at the G20 summit in South Africa, they said the plan includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace, but cited concerns over borders and limitations on Ukraine's armed forces.

This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Kyiv faced one of the most difficult moments in our history amidst pressure to accept the plan, details of which have surfaced as favoring Moscow.

US President Donald Trump has given Ukraine until 27 November to accept the 28-point plan, while Russia's President Vladimir Putin mentioned it could be the basis for a settlement.

The joint statement was signed by the leaders of Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Norway, along with two top EU officials. It emphasized readiness to engage in discussions to ensure a sustainable future peace and insisted that borders must not be altered by force.

Furthermore, the statement cautioned against proposed restrictions on Ukraine's armed forces, arguing that they would leave the nation exposed to potential future aggression. The leaders clarified that implementation of items related to the EU and NATO would require consent from their respective member states.

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