
Europe Scrambles for Peace Plan as Zelensky Signals NATO Concession
A U.S.–Russia draft proposing territorial limits has jolted EU capitals, as Kyiv weighs trading its NATO bid for security guarantees.

A U.S.–Russia draft proposing territorial limits has jolted EU capitals, as Kyiv weighs trading its NATO bid for security guarantees.

As part of ongoing peace talks, the Ukrainian president says he is ready to trade the chance of NATO membership for strong security guarantees from Europe, the U.S., and other allies.

“Do I think that when it comes to Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe can get on the same page? Yes, I’m positive,” Rutte said.

Kyiv coordinated with European allies before sending its reply, even as Russia launched record drone strikes that disrupted Moscow airports and Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Warnings abound that holding a fair ballot during an active conflict could be impossible while millions of voters are refugees—and with soldiers on the front lines unable to participate safely.

The Italian PM told Zelensky that the benefits of peace are greater than the costs of what appears as a surrender.

Merz has given weight to the impression that Zelensky only visits Europe to relay what decisions have been made by Trump.

The Ukrainian president said his country’s leadership has no “moral or legal right” to give up land.

Talks with Washington remain stuck over territory and the use of frozen Russian assets, leaving Europe and the U.S. far from a common position.

Details still have to be refined, the Ukrainian president said, and must provide guarantees against a future Russian invasion.