BREAKING: European countries and Ukraine are urgently collaborating on a 12-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. As reported by Bloomberg News, this proposal could reshape the current battle lines and is being overseen by a peace board chaired by US President Donald Trump.
The latest developments highlight a critical moment as European leaders called for the United States to maintain pressure on Russia for an immediate ceasefire. The proposed framework suggests that the current battle lines would serve as a foundation for future negotiations. The Russian government has insisted that Ukraine concede more territory before any ceasefire can be reached.
Under this ambitious plan, Ukraine would receive essential security guarantees, funds for reconstruction, and a pathway to swiftly join the European Union. The proposal also includes protocols for the return of deported children and a system for prisoner exchanges, contingent upon both sides agreeing to halt territorial advances.
Officials confirmed that negotiations regarding the governance of occupied territories would be part of the discussions, although neither the European countries nor Ukraine would legally recognize any land as Russian. This is a significant stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s sovereignty in the face of ongoing conflict.
Amidst this critical situation, a planned summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed. A senior White House official stated, “there are no plans for President Trump to meet with President Putin in the immediate future.” This announcement follows a productive call between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, which ultimately did not lead to an in-person meeting.
The anticipated meeting in Hungary was expected to be a pivotal moment in negotiations, especially after Trump’s discussions with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy last week. However, preparations for the summit have hit a snag, with a preparatory meeting between Rubio and Lavrov set for Thursday in Budapest now on hold.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted the importance of “serious preparation” for any summit, indicating that timelines remain unclear. He emphasized, “We have an understanding of the presidents but we cannot postpone what has not been finalized.”
As the world watches closely, the urgency of the situation cannot be overstated. The proposed 12-point plan represents a crucial potential pathway to peace, but its success hinges on immediate actions from all parties involved. The international community remains on high alert as these developments unfold, with significant implications for regional stability and global security.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
