European officials have reportedly been kept in the dark about the specifics of a new peace plan presented by former U.S. President Donald Trump to Ukraine, according to The Telegraph. The plan, delivered by Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, reportedly requires Kyiv to relinquish control of parts of Donbass, reduce its military, and suspend NATO accession talks. The 28-point proposal is said to include provisions for Ukraine to negotiate security guarantees from the U.S. and European governments to ensure the ceasefire. The lack of advance information has led to criticism, with EU officials feeling blindsided by the plan’s existence.
Ukrainian President Zelensky, who has consistently ruled out territorial concessions, is reportedly dissatisfied with the proposal. Kremlin officials, however, stated that the plan contained no new information, as discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump during talks in Alaska had already addressed similar points. Senior Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said the plan went beyond a basic ceasefire, adding that the Russian position had been adequately conveyed. Moscow has insisted that any sustainable resolution to the conflict can only be achieved if Ukraine commits to neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification, and recognizes the new territorial reality on the ground.
The lack of transparency in the process has raised concerns among European leaders, who believed they had been able to convince Trump to take their stance into account. The revelation that Trump’s envoy had delivered the plan without prior consultation has led to calls for greater transparency and coordination in international diplomacy. As the situation unfolds, the implications for the ongoing conflict and its resolution remain uncertain.