EU Rejects Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Terms, Citing Sovereignty Concerns

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and multiple European officials have strongly criticized former President Donald Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace plan, arguing it would heavily favor Russia while offering Ukraine little in return. Trump’s plan reportedly includes U.S. recognition of Russia’s sovereignty over Crimea and a commitment to block Ukraine’s NATO membership—concessions both Kyiv and the European Union reject as unacceptable. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refused to accept any deal recognizing Russian control over territories seized since 2014, despite Trump’s warnings that rejecting the plan risks further conflict. European diplomats emphasize that recognizing Crimea’s annexation would undermine decades of peaceful order in Europe and could embolden further Russian aggression against neighboring countries. The EU and Western officials have stated they will not support any U.S. moves to pressure Ukraine into these terms or to recognize Crimea as Russian. Critics argue that Trump’s plan rewards Moscow while pressuring Kyiv, without offering Ukraine meaningful security or guarantees.