"Trump, who initially demanded Ukraine accept his plan by Thursday, told reporters on Saturday that the proposal was not his final offer. We'd like to get to peace. One way or another, we'll get it ended, he said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he has signed a decree approving the composition of Kyiv's delegation to the talks."
"European and Western leaders welcomed Trump's plan in a statement on Saturday, but said the draft requires additional work. They also pushed back against some of its elements, including the ceding of territory to Russia and limits on the size of the Ukrainian military. We are clear on the principle that borders must not be changed by force, they said."
"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed the need for Ukraine to be involved in any resolution of the conflict and to decide its own fate. Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries affected, he told reporters. The leaders of eight Nordic-Baltic countries released a separate statement, reaffirming their commitment to support Ukraine, including by continuing to arm its military."
U.S., EU, and Ukrainian officials will meet in Geneva to discuss a proposed 28-point peace plan. The plan remains fluid after its author said it is not final and initially demanded quick Ukrainian acceptance. Ukraine finalized its Geneva delegation and emphasized defending national interests and preventing a Russian third invasion, insisting that Russia's crimes should not be rewarded. European and Western leaders welcomed the proposal but said it needs further work and rejected territorial cessions and limits on Ukraine's military, asserting borders must not change by force. German and Nordic-Baltic leaders stressed Ukrainian agency and continued military support. The proposal faces political opposition in Washington.
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