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EU Leaders Warn Against Ukraine Concessions to Russia

11/25/2025

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Zelenskyy Counterproposal Discussion

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, warned that U.S. proposals ending the Ukraine war could leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression.
She criticized a plan for territorial concessions and military reductions by Ukraine.
She outlined criteria: borders cannot change by force; Ukraine's military must remain intact; EU's role must be acknowledged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress has been made, and EU leaders will discuss a counterproposal in Angola.

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Stefanchuk Rejects Occupation

Ukraine will not recognize Russian occupation or accept limits on its military or alliances, says Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk.
The stance follows a United States peace proposal that suggested capping Ukraine's military at 600,000 troops and ceding the Donbas.
After consultations, the proposal was reduced to 19 points, with planned talks on territorial issues and military relations.
The discussions aim to resolve territorial issues and define military relations between Ukraine and the United States.

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Zelenskyy Counterproposal Discussion

Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President, warned that U.S. proposals ending the Ukraine war could leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian aggression.
She criticized a plan for territorial concessions and military reductions by Ukraine.
She outlined criteria: borders cannot change by force; Ukraine's military must remain intact; EU's role must be acknowledged.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said progress has been made, and EU leaders will discuss a counterproposal in Angola.

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