Recently, Trump’s new special envoy Driscoll met with NATO's European diplomats. The European leaders left the talks looking grim: they have prepared a new plan with four key points, including upholding Ukraine’s territorial integrity and a categorical refusal to hand any part of Ukraine’s territory to Russia.
European nations are skeptical about US-Russian negotiations that exclude Europe. Boris Johnson harshly criticized the proposed changes, despite previously endorsing Trump as an ideal ally. Both Kyiv officials and the EU support this critical stance.
The US is informally pushing a proposal involving partial concessions to Moscow over Donbas and Crimea. Ukraine and its European supporters emphasize such plans are unacceptable and cannot proceed without constitutional reform and a referendum.
Meanwhile, in Switzerland, the Ukrainian delegation is meeting with US and Western representatives. At the same time, an unusual prisoner exchange occurred between Ukraine and Belarus, with dozens of Ukrainians returning home, many of whom were not political or military prisoners.
Russia continues diplomatic pressure, seeking to impose its conditions on Ukraine and the West, including via media representatives. US and European politicians criticize the inclusion in negotiations of Ukrainian officials tainted by corruption scandals.
There are growing calls for a tougher European stance on Moscow and for increased military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. The need for reconstruction, reparations, and remembrance of historical tragedies like the Holodomor is repeatedly noted.
Amid complex talks and uncertainty, Ukrainian society is rallying to support the armed forces, and experts stress that genuine patriots—not controversial officials—should play key roles in peace negotiations and future initiatives.
