US President Donald Trump angered officials in Kyiv after giving President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a one-week deadline to accept a 28-point peace proposal that many Ukrainians said appeared favourable to Moscow. The plan drew sharp criticism, with some comparing it to the 1938 Munich agreement, arguing it could force Ukraine into concessions under pressure. Despite the uproar, Trump later told reporters at the White House that the proposal was not final, insisting the war “should’ve never happened” and must be brought to an end through negotiations.
Trump’s remarks came as Ukrainian and American officials prepared for diplomatic consultations in Switzerland, with security representatives from France, Britain and Germany expected to join the talks in Geneva. The discussions are viewed as critical, especially after Zelenskyy warned on Friday that Ukraine now faces a difficult crossroads — risking dignity, risking a key partnership or confronting the 28 challenging points of Trump’s plan ahead of a potentially harsh winter.
European leaders have since expressed strong support for Ukraine following the release of Trump’s proposal, signalling growing concern across Europe over any settlement that may tilt in Russia’s favour.
