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European Leaders Reject Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan, Seek Russian Surrender

11/26/2025

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European leaders rejected the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, aiming for complete Russian capitulation.
The response follows a pattern, with Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron quickly dismissing key elements of the proposal.
Critics say Europe’s strategy to weaken Russia and support Ukraine lacks a viable diplomatic solution and faces bipartisan criticism.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy, advised Russian officials on engagement with President Donald Trump regarding the plan.

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European leaders rejected the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine, aiming for complete Russian capitulation.
The response follows a pattern, with Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron quickly dismissing key elements of the proposal.
Critics say Europe’s strategy to weaken Russia and support Ukraine lacks a viable diplomatic solution and faces bipartisan criticism.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy, advised Russian officials on engagement with President Donald Trump regarding the plan.