Berlin Seeks to Counter U.S. Proposal on Ukraine, Citing Risks for Europe
Germany is preparing diplomatic countermeasures to the U.S. Ukraine peace plan, Bild reports, as Berlin warns Washington of its consequences and EU states craft an alternative proposal.
Germany intends to oppose the U.S. plan for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Bild reported, citing sources within the German government.
According to the newspaper, the chancellor’s office views the initiative of the Trump administration with serious concern and has already begun working on diplomatic countermeasures. Berlin reportedly plans to rally its European partners and will also attempt to influence the U.S. government.
Bild writes that Germany intends to convey its position to Washington at the highest level, explaining the potential consequences of the American plan for Europe. One of Berlin’s key objections is that the United States developed the proposal without consulting its European allies.
The newspaper notes that German officials acknowledge Ukraine’s weakened military and political position. However, they believe that Kyiv’s acceptance of the U.S. plan would be tantamount to capitulation to Russia.
Earlier, Politico reported that the European Union is actively trying to prevent the adoption of an agreement favorable to Moscow. In turn, The Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, wrote that European leaders dissatisfied with the U.S. initiative are preparing their own counterproposal. According to the newspaper, European governments are attempting to persuade Ukraine to support their version, which they consider more advantageous for Kyiv.