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What is the Ukraine-Europe counter proposal?

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Ukraine and several European leaders have presented a counter-proposal for a ceasefire to Washington, firmly rejecting any peace deal that involves Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. The counter-proposal demands that Ukraine and Europe be included in negotiations and calls for reciprocal territorial exchanges only with robust security guarantees, emphasizing that international borders must not be changed by force.

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Europe stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet

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  • European leaders issued a joint statement supporting Ukraine's interests. 6s
  • US President Trump announced upcoming talks with Russian President Putin. 34s
  • European leaders stressed the need for security guarantees for Ukraine and maintaining international borders. 49s
  • Zelensky and European allies warned against any deal requiring Ukraine to surrender territory. 1m 33s
  • Europe proposed a counter-offer demanding reciprocal territorial exchanges and security guarantees. 1m 42s
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Europe stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet
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Reuters
4 hours ago
Europe stresses need to protect Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet

Europe has put forward a counter-proposal that includes demands for reciprocal territorial exchanges and firm security guarantees, with details undisclosed.

Ukraine, Europe counter Russian ceasefire proposal ahead of US talks
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Ukraine, Europe counter Russian ceasefire proposal ahead of US talks

Ukraine and Europe have presented Washington with a counter-proposal for a ceasefire ahead of talks between the U.S. and Russia, rejecting the idea of ceding territory.

Ukraine rejects giving up territory for peace
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Euronews
23 hours ago
Ukraine rejects giving up territory for peace

Ukraine and Europe have presented Washington with a counter-proposal for a ceasefire, rejecting suggestions that peace negotiations with Russia should involve territorial concessions.

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