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Trump Cut Europe Out of Ukraine Talks. Here’s How Europe Pushed Back.

The New York Times•November 27, 2025•world

Key Points:

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was surprised to learn about the Trump administration’s Ukraine peace plan through a news headline rather than direct communication from U.S. officials.
  • The leaked 28-point plan favored Russia by allowing it to retain more territory than it had captured and required NATO to reject Ukraine’s membership, alarming European leaders.
  • European officials realized they had been excluded from significant discussions on resolving the Ukraine conflict, highlighting a sidelining of Europe in its own regional matters.
  • In response, European leaders, including Merz, engaged in urgent diplomatic efforts to influence the U.S. administration to adopt a more acceptable approach to the peace plan.
  • The situation underscores the broader geopolitical tension with Europe caught between competing powers and striving to maintain

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