World leaders meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit said a proposed US peace plan for Ukraine requires additional work, underscoring growing international unease over terms widely viewed as favourable to Russia. While they welcomed Washington’s effort to push forward negotiations, leaders raised concerns about provisions that would limit Ukraine’s armed forces and reshape long-standing security arrangements.
The joint statement emphasized that any elements involving the European Union or NATO would require approval from their respective members, signalling that key decisions cannot be made without broader consent. European governments were reportedly caught off guard by the plan, which includes major concessions to Moscow and was drafted with limited input from Ukraine or its European partners.
The 28-point proposal requires Ukraine to hand over territory, halt its pursuit of NATO membership, and reduce the size of its military. President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the difficult position the country faces, saying Ukraine must choose between preserving its dignity and securing vital US support. President Donald Trump has given Kyiv until Thursday to accept the plan.
Allies held urgent discussions at the G20, which the US did not attend, and further talks between US and Ukrainian officials are set for Sunday in Geneva. European diplomats say they hope to join the meeting, citing the plan’s significant implications for the region.
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