Europe working on new 12-point peace plan—Report
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European leaders said on Tuesday that current battle lines in Ukraine must be the starting point for any peace talks, as preparations for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin appeared to have hit a snag.
European nations are working with Ukraine on a new proposal for a ceasefire in the war with Russia along current battle lines, four European diplomats say. The plan mainly incorporates ideas already under discussion while pressing to keep the US in a central role.
President Trump reportedly lost patience with Ukraine war maps, pushing for a peace deal involving Donbas surrender. Deep divide with Zelenskyy on territorial stakes
European leaders, including from Britain, France, Germany and the European Union, have issued a joint statement with Ukraine backing US President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire at present battle lines.