Ukraine has sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian officials said, as US President Donald Trump criticized European leaders. The initial US plan, which involved Ukraine surrendering land not yet captured by Russia, was viewed by Kyiv and its European allies as conceding too much to Moscow’s demands and has been revised. The new version accounts for Ukraine’s vision but details remain undisclosed.
Ukraine sent Washington an updated plan for ending Russia’s invasion on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, amid tensions as US President Donald Trump pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to accept a US proposal.
The initial US plan, which involved Ukraine surrendering land not yet captured by Russia, was seen by Kyiv and its European allies as yielding too much to Moscow’s hardline demands and has since been revised. A Ukrainian official briefed on the latest version said it “takes into account Ukraine’s vision – it is a further proposal for adequate solutions to problematic issues.” The official added, “We are not disclosing the details pending the reaction of the American side.”
Trump quickly voiced impatience with both Kyiv and its European allies in France, Britain, and Germany, saying “pretty strong words” were used in his discussions with their leaders. His comments follow his description of Europe as “decaying” and “weak” on immigration and Ukraine, days after a new US national security strategy warned the continent risks “civilisational erasure.”
The development highlights a growing transatlantic rift, with Trump’s remarks intensifying strains with Europe. Ukrainian officials stress the revised plan seeks balanced solutions, but await a US response.
