World leaders on Saturday expressed concern over a US peace plan for Ukraine seen as favoring Russia, saying it needs “additional work” as they scramble a coordinated response to the proposal.
European powers have been caught off guard by the plan which contains major concessions to Russia and was drawn up with little input from Ukraine or Europe.
While welcoming the US efforts, the leaders highlighted the “proposed limitations on Ukraine’s armed forces” in the draft document as a particular areas of worry.
“We reiterate that the implementation of elements relating to the European Union and relating to NATO would need the consent of EU and NATO members respectively,” the statement added.
The 28-point plan calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, abandon its long-held pursuit of NATO membership and cut the size of the army.
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