Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered a sharp rebuke of the U.S. peace proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, warning that the plan contains “serious shortcomings” and cannot succeed without Europe and Ukraine fully engaged at the negotiating table.
Speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, Støre stressed that while U.S. involvement is essential to stopping Russian aggression, the current 28-point proposal mirrors key Russian demands — a major red flag for Kyiv and its allies.
“The plan is insufficient and carries severe flaws that must be addressed,” Støre told AFP. “Europe must be part of the talks, and above all, Ukraine must be part of the process. Changing borders by force is unacceptable.”
Security officials from Ukraine, Europe, and Canada met in Geneva on Sunday to review the U.S. proposal, as Washington signaled openness to revisions. Støre insisted that any final agreement must comply with international law and the UN Charter.