"US President Donald Trump's 28-point plan to end Moscow's war in Ukraine has widely been seen as a Russian wishlist, and one that called for major concessions from Kyiv. But Rutte said that negotiations have to start somewhere. Experts say Europeans have adopted a "yes, but" approach with the US to keep Trump onside. But there are concerns about whether Europeans will manage to sway the outcome of the talks to the extent they want."
"Ruben Brekelmans, defense minister of the Netherlands, told reporters that Ukraine's territorial integrity and a strong Ukrainian army were areas Europe wasn't willing to negotiate on. A powerful Ukrainian military "is a strong deterrent towards Russia and makes the entire European security system stronger," Brekelmans said before heading into a meeting with his European counterparts in Brussels on Monday. Experts say Trump's proposal blew through a series of European red lines, including demands that insinuated a rollback of American assets."
European allies coordinate closely with the United States and maintain contact with senior US officials even when some skip NATO meetings. A proposed 28-point US plan for ending the war in Ukraine is widely perceived as favoring Russian demands and would require major concessions from Kyiv. Negotiations are framed as needing a starting point despite objections to many proposals. European red lines include protection of Ukraine's territorial integrity, preservation of a strong Ukrainian military, and rejection of limits on NATO accession. The proposal's demands include territorial concessions, capping Ukrainian forces at 600,000, and a permanent ban on NATO membership, which would roll back Western security assets.
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