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European Leaders Alarmed by Trump's Pro-Russia Peace Plan

11/27/2025

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany was shocked to learn about the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine via a news headline rather than from U.S. officials.
The plan alarmed European leaders because it favored Russia, allowing it to retain more territory than it had captured.
European officials felt sidelined in discussions about the conflict.
Leaders, including Merz, have urged U.S. President Donald Trump to take a more favorable stance.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany was shocked to learn about the Trump administration's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine via a news headline rather than from U.S. officials.
The plan alarmed European leaders because it favored Russia, allowing it to retain more territory than it had captured.
European officials felt sidelined in discussions about the conflict.
Leaders, including Merz, have urged U.S. President Donald Trump to take a more favorable stance.