Kyiv: European governments are raising strong concerns over a United States backed plan that could push Ukraine toward major concessions to end the war with Russia. The debate grew sharper on Thursday after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was ready to work with Washington on the draft proposal.

The plan contains twenty eight points and has not been made public. According to officials familiar with the discussions, it includes demands that Ukraine give up some of its territory and accept limits on its military capabilities.

These ideas have triggered unease in Europe, where many leaders fear the proposal could look like a forced settlement that weakens Ukraine’s sovereignty.

After meeting the United States Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv, President Zelenskiy said

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