Trump Peace Plan: European Officials Doubt Proposal
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed cautious optimism regarding U.S.
- "But the plan is insufficient and it has major flaws that need to be worked on.
- Eide underscored the necessity for the peace plan to fully align with international law, including the core principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
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Norway’s Foreign Minister Critiques Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan, Calls for European and Ukrainian Involvement
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- Updated November 23, 2025, 15:08:55
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide expressed cautious optimism regarding U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, while together highlighting critically important shortcomings. Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Eide acknowledged that any peace initiative is a “positive” step, but stressed the current plan requires substantial revisions.
“But the plan is insufficient and it has major flaws that need to be worked on. One of them is to get Europe at the table and, not least, get Ukraine at the table,” Eide stated. He emphasized the basic principle that altering borders through military force is unacceptable, directly referencing the 28-point document outlining Trump’s proposal.
Eide underscored the necessity for the peace plan to fully align with international law, including the core principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. This includes respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
european Efforts to Engage in Negotiations
European leaders are actively working to avoid being marginalized in discussions surrounding Trump’s Ukraine plan.The European Union is scheduled to participate in talks in Geneva on Sunday, February 2, 2024, with representatives from Ukraine and the United states. The EU delegation will be led by Bjoern Seibert, Deputy to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Moreover, European leaders convening at a separate summit in Luanda, Angola, on Monday, february 3, 2024, are also slated to discuss the proposed plan for Ukraine. This demonstrates a coordinated effort to ensure European perspectives are integrated into the negotiation process.
Background: Trump’s Ukraine Peace plan
Details of the 28-point plan proposed by former President Trump remain somewhat fluid, but reports indicate a focus on territorial concessions from Ukraine in exchange for a cessation of hostilities. Reuters reported on February 24, 2024, that Trump claimed he could resolve the conflict within 24 hours of returning to office. However,the specifics of how this would be achieved remain unclear.
Critics of the plan argue that it could embolden further Russian aggression and undermine the principles of international law. The demand for territorial concessions