Zelenskyy to meet key European partners to review US plan to end Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks in London today, December 8, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the current state of the US proposal to end the war in Ukraine.

On December 7, the French leader stressed that Europe must become “a key pillar of a just and lasting peace” that allies aim to build together, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

He said pressure on Russia must continue in order to force it toward peace, as Russian strikes on Ukraine did not ease over the weekend.

The talks centre on the US plan to end the war launched by Russia in 2022. The original version of the document, seen as favourable to Moscow, was revised at the request of Ukraine and several European states. Kyiv and its partners continue to demand further changes in Ukraine’s favour.

How exactly the American plan has been modified, initially a 28-point proposal published about three weeks ago, has not been disclosed publicly.

US President Donald Trump accused Zelenskyy of not familiarising himself with the US plan for Ukraine. He said on December 7 in Washington that the United States had spoken with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin as well as with Ukrainian representatives, including Zelenskyy.

Trump added that Russia would probably prefer to control the entire country, but he believes Moscow is broadly aligned with the proposal, while Zelenskyy’s position remains unclear.

The original 28-point proposal drawn up by the United States was heavily criticised by Kyiv and European capitals — in particular because it reportedly required Ukraine to cede territory, cut the size of its armed forces, and renounce NATO membership.

After negotiations in Geneva on November 23, 2025, between US and Ukrainian negotiators, the plan was substantially revised: the number of points was reportedly reduced from 28 down to 19, and some of the most controversial Russian-favoured demands were removed or reworked.

According to the Ukrainian side, the revised framework now “includes many of the right elements,” suggesting greater alignment with Ukraine’s priorities, though no full text has been publicly released.

Still, major issues remain unresolved, especially concerning territorial sovereignty, the status of contested regions, and the broader security guarantees. European leaders continue to insist that any final deal preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and involve European input.

By Jeyhun Aghazada