European leaders have voiced concerns about the U.S. proposal for a peace settlement in Ukraine, insisting that Europe must be fully involved in the negotiations. A senior European diplomat told Fox News Digital that any agreement about Ukraine must include the voices of all European stakeholders, emphasizing that security issues cannot be decided without input from the continent. The diplomat also pointed out that the U.S. plan would be a basis for further discussions, with a key condition being the implementation of a ceasefire along the line of contact.
The concerns have emerged as Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted recent progress on the peace framework during a press briefing. He acknowledged that while there had been a productive day of talks, many issues remained unresolved. The U.S. and Ukraine are reportedly still discussing the terms of the agreement, with negotiations set to continue throughout the week. France and the United Kingdom plan to hold a Coalition of Volunteers meeting on Tuesday to coordinate a unified European response to the U.S. proposal. The meeting will be a key step in formulating a unified stance for negotiations moving forward.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced his reservations about the U.S. initiative at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, warning that Europe cannot be excluded from any settlement.