US EditionEuropean Leaders in Phone Call Voiced Distrust of US over Ukraine: Report
European leaders warned that the U.S. 28-point peace plan risks territorial concessions to Russia and mishandling frozen assets, raising fears of betrayal for Ukraine, German magazine Spiegel reported.
- On Monday, European leaders held a confidential call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which they expressed deep distrust of U.S. negotiators, warning Washington might not safeguard Kyiv's interests.
- A 28-point U.S. proposal, reported to favour Russia, prompted alarm in Europe as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held intensive talks in Florida and Moscow earlier this week.
- Macron said `There is a possibility that the USA will betray Ukraine on the territorial issue without providing clear security guarantees`, and Stubb warned `We cannot leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys` .
- Merz offered to ask President Trump to send Witkoff to Brussels as leaders sought a meeting with U.S. envoys, while Élysée Palace and the German chancellery declined to confirm the reported wording.
- Amid mounting unease, leaders said decisions must include Ukrainians and Europeans, as no breakthrough emerged on territorial concessions and frozen Russian assets remains unresolved.
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