In a video conference of the Owners’ Coalition on Ukraine, more than 40 leaders—including France, the U.S., the U.K., Italy, the Netherlands, the EU and Ukraine—stated no decisions would be made about Ukraine without its participation.
Video Conference of the Owners’ Coalition on Ukraine
The coalition held a video conference with over 40 leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. They stressed that decisions concerning Ukraine would not be taken without Ukraine’s involvement, as voiced by Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on X before 18:00. Zelenskiy declared his country ready to negotiate a peace agreement with U.S. support and expressed willingness to discuss issues with former President Trump and European counterparts.
We’re Moving in the Right Direction
Sky News reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer said during the meeting that Ukraine had proposed constructive changes to the peace plan and that progress was being made. He stressed that the coalition must plan financing for future Ukrainian forces to ensure the country can defend itself.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated in his opening remarks that Ukraine needs solid security guarantees, not paper promises. He called for renewed momentum in negotiations and urged the use of the moment to achieve a realistic path toward peace.
Ukraine’s Allies on the Peace Plan
Premier Starmer’s office had previously indicated that the aim of the coalition meeting was to develop a joint position on a revised peace plan. Western leaders rejected the original 28‑point proposal, deeming it a capitulation that limited Ukraine’s military and conceded territory to Russia. Starmer emphasized that a fair and lasting peace mattered to both Ukraine and the United Kingdom, calling for rolled‑up sleeves and action.
Peace Plan for Ukraine
The earlier U.S. 28‑point peace plan included guarantees of security, a reduction of Ukraine’s army to 600,000, loss of Russian‑occupied territories, and a NATO accession path for Ukraine. The plan also allowed NATO, including the U.S., to station European fighters in Poland. European states made significant amendments, proposing an 800,000‑strong army and NATO fighters in Poland, and financial compensation for Kyiv and freezing Russian assets until paid.
Changes to the Peace Plan Draft
In Geneva, Ukrainian and U.S. delegations discussed reducing the plan to 19 points. Advisor to President Aleksander Bełz announced that some points were removed or changed, and the Ukrainian side’s comments received responses.
President Zelenskiy explained that post‑Geneva the number of points had dropped from 28, and many essential items had already been incorporated. He acknowledged that creating a final document is difficult and that America remains constructive.
