European Leaders Express Alarm Over US Ukraine War Resolution Plan

Sat Nov 22 2025 18:11:50 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a joint statement from the G20 summit, European leaders raise concerns regarding a US proposal to resolve the Ukraine conflict, highlighting the need for amendments and expressing fears about implications on Ukraine's sovereignty and military strength.

European leaders have articulated their worries over a US plan to end the Ukraine war during the G20 summit, stating that while it includes essential elements for peace, amendments are necessary, especially concerning borders and military limitations. This comes amid pressure on Ukraine to accept a draft seen as favoring Russia.

European leaders have voiced serious concerns over a US plan to end the Ukraine war, indicating that the draft proposals are 'a basis which will require additional work.'

In a joint statement issued at the G20 summit in South Africa, they noted that although the plan 'includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace,' concerns surrounding borders and limitations on Ukraine's armed forces need to be addressed.

This announcement follows a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who stated that Kyiv is facing 'one of the most difficult moments in our history' due to growing pressure to accept the proposals, details of which appear to favor Moscow.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly given Ukraine until November 27 to respond to the 28-point plan, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged it could serve as a 'basis' for a settlement.

The joint statement reflected the collective stance of leaders from Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Germany, and Norway, along with two high-ranking EU officials.

It emphasized, 'We are ready to engage to ensure that a future peace is sustainable. We must be clear that borders must not be changed by force.' The leaders also expressed alarm over proposed limits on Ukraine’s military capabilities, asserting that these would leave the nation vulnerable to future aggressions.

The statement underlined the importance of gaining consent from EU and NATO members regarding the implementation of relevant elements relating to these organizations.

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