European leaders are pushing back against a US plan to end the war in Ukraine, largely on Russia's terms. The proposal, backed by President Donald Trump, calls for major concessions from Kyiv, including giving up part of its eastern territory and slashing its military.
In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged him to accept a solution that "fully" involves Kyiv. They emphasized the need for European partners and NATO allies to be on board with any decision.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas echoed this sentiment, stating that any workable plan needs Ukrainians and Europeans on board. She noted that there have been no concessions from the Russian side, which is seen as a major hurdle in reaching an agreement.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed the goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for all of Europe, while Hungary's Viktor Orban warned that the coming weeks will be crucial in stopping the war. The Hungarian prime minister believes that preliminary discussions between Russians and Americans have already taken place on some elements of the plan.
Meanwhile, UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine's territorial integrity as outlined by the General Assembly. His comments reflect a cautious approach to any peace solution, highlighting the need for careful consideration from all parties involved.
In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged him to accept a solution that "fully" involves Kyiv. They emphasized the need for European partners and NATO allies to be on board with any decision.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas echoed this sentiment, stating that any workable plan needs Ukrainians and Europeans on board. She noted that there have been no concessions from the Russian side, which is seen as a major hurdle in reaching an agreement.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed the goal of achieving a just and lasting peace for all of Europe, while Hungary's Viktor Orban warned that the coming weeks will be crucial in stopping the war. The Hungarian prime minister believes that preliminary discussions between Russians and Americans have already taken place on some elements of the plan.
Meanwhile, UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of respecting Ukraine's territorial integrity as outlined by the General Assembly. His comments reflect a cautious approach to any peace solution, highlighting the need for careful consideration from all parties involved.
it seems like European leaders are pushing back hard against the idea of Ukraine giving up too much territory, especially when Russia hasn't made any concessions of their own. I get that everyone wants peace, but it's all about finding a balance here - can't just shove Kyiv around and expect them to be okay with it... 
also, what's with this "fully involves Kyiv" business? Sounds like they're trying to make Ukraine the one who has to compromise more than anyone else. And what about the Russians - are we gonna sit down and talk with them about giving up Crimea or something? 
It seems like Europe is trying to find a balance between making peace happen and not letting Ukraine take on too much. I'm just hoping they can all come together and figure something out before things get any more complicated 
. The UN chief's comment about respecting Ukraine's territorial integrity makes sense, though. That's gotta be important for any peace deal 
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. And what about the Russians, though? They're not exactly known for their willingness to listen to others... I mean, Kallas is right that no concessions from them so far, but does anyone really think they're gonna change their tune just 'cause some Europeans are talking about it? 
. I'm not saying it's impossible or anything, but I think we need to be more careful with how we approach this whole thing...
And what about the Ukrainian people? Are they just supposed to give up their entire territory without even getting to say no? It's unacceptable.
I swear, it's like they're all just playing a game of diplomatic poker and Ukraine is the only one who doesn't have a deck.
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i feel like we're stuck in a real-life episode of 24 with these leaders trying to navigate this complex web of politics and diplomacy 
but honestly can't they just have a calm conversation without the whole 'major concessions' thing? 
meanwhile i'm over here rooting for that peace solution with all my heart 
and hoping that the EU and NATO can come together as a united front 
. And what's the US thinking, eh? That Russia is all smiles and rainbows right now? It's not like they're exactly friends with each other 
. They don't want to get stuck in another big conflict on their doorstep 
. Meanwhile, the US just wants a quick win to boost Trump's ego 
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The fact that the Russians haven't made any moves yet is a major red flag. And let's be real, Hungary's Viktor Orban is basically a hawk 
. It's like, Ukraine's been stuck in this war for ages and it's time someone pulled the rug from under Putin's feet. The EU leaders are all worried about Ukraine giving up too much territory, but what's the alternative? Just more bloodshed? 
. The UN chief's warning about respecting Ukraine's territorial integrity is cool and all, but sometimes you gotta be realistic about the situation at hand 
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