Revised American Plan Still Draws European Skepticism Despite Changes

A modified United States peace proposal continues generating concern among European allies despite revisions to earlier frameworks. While an initial plan that heavily favored Russian interests has been changed, European officials remain anxious about the direction of American mediation efforts.
The original proposal that emerged last month would have granted Moscow control over eastern Ukrainian territories it had not yet captured militarily. It would have forced Ukraine to cap its military size and abandon aspirations for NATO membership, terms that European leaders found deeply problematic.
Although that specific plan has been revised, fundamental European concerns persist about any framework legitimizing forced border changes. Leaders across the continent warn that accepting territorial conquest through military force would establish dangerous precedents undermining international security architecture.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that negotiators have not yet fully resolved all aspects of revised proposals. He stated that some tough issues still require thorough examination, suggesting significant gaps remain between various parties’ positions.
European officials are working to ensure their perspectives shape evolving American proposals. They emphasize that any acceptable framework must respect established principles of international law, particularly regarding territorial integrity and sovereignty, while including robust security guarantees for Ukraine.