The American proposal of 28 points to end the war has caused an “earthquake”. Ukrainewith her EU to “fall asleep” since the political and diplomatic developments are “running” and Brussels is trying to formulate a unified strategy.
At the same time, the head of European foreign policy, Kaya Kalas, said today (21.11.2025) that “the EU and Ukraine want peace, but they are not going to give in to Russia’s aggression”.
“We all want this war to end, but how it ends matters. Russia has no legal right to any concessions from the country it invadedin the end the terms of any agreement are up to Ukraine’s decision,” the European official added.
At the same time, he estimated that Russia wants to prevent American sanctions with the peace plan that the USA has prepared to end the war.
Macron, Starmer, Mertz “turn their backs” on Zelensky
On the other hand, Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call today (21.11.2025) with the leaders of Germany, France and Britain, to discuss Trump’s plan for peace in Ukraine, which, however, foresees major concessions to Russia.
The Ukrainian president stated that Kiev and its European allies are coordinating closely to ensure that Kiev’s principled positions are taken into account in a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.
“We are working on the document prepared by the American side. This must be a plan that ensures a real and dignified peace,” Zelensky wrote in a post on X.
I held a joint call with President of France @EmmanuelMacronPrime Minister of the United Kingdom @Keir_Starmerand @federal chancellor Friedrich Merz. I am grateful for their principled support for Ukraine and for all our people.
We discussed the plan for peace for Ukraine and all… pic.twitter.com/Lz6Tq38QUR
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2025
The four leaders said they wanted to “maintain vital European and Ukrainian interests in the long term,” according to a statement from the German chancellery.
The Friedrich Merz, Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer hailed ‘American efforts’while assuring Zelensky of “their full and unwavering support on the path to a lasting and just peace».
In Elize’s announcement about the telephone communication, it is underlined that European leaders stressed that a solution for Ukraine “should fully include Ukraineto safeguard its sovereignty and guarantee its future security”.
“All decisions concerning the European Union and NATO must be agreed by all EU and NATO member states respectively,” the statement from the French presidency continues.
The three leaders also agreed to continue pursuing him aimed at safeguarding vital European and Ukrainian interests long term.
This includes, among others, ensuring that the contact line remains the starting point for any agreement and that the Ukrainian armed forces remain capable of effectively defending Ukraine’s sovereignty.
They further emphasized that any agreement affecting European statesthe European Union or the NATO requires her approval of European partners respectively the consensus between the allies
It is recalled that Washington presented Kiev with a 28-point plan which would require from Kiev to cede further groundto reduce the size of troop of and to give up forever hope to join in his western alliance NATO.
Sources told Reuters that Kiev was facing increased pressure from Washington to agree to the plan, with pressure also being applied with threats to cut off intelligence and weapons supplies.
One of the sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that US wants Ukraine to sign a framework deal by next Thursday (27.11.2025).