The warnings came during a confidential call earlier this week, where heads of government expressed alarm over U.S.-driven proposals drafted without European input.

According to the transcript, leaders feared that pressure from Washington could force Ukraine into concessions before clear security guarantees are secured.

Macron Warns Of “Great Danger”

According to the leaked summary, the French president said “there is a possibility” the U.S. could “betray Ukraine on the question of territory,” describing the current negotiating phase as “a big danger” for Kyiv’s leadership.

Germany’s chancellor urged Zelenskyy to be “very careful,” warning that intermediaries involved in talks were “playing games with both you and us.” Two participants in the call confirmed the transcript’s accuracy.

European Leaders Rally Around Kyiv

Finland’s president reportedly said, “we must not leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys,” drawing agreement from the NATO secretary general, who added, “we need to protect Volodymyr.”

European diplomats stressed that only Russia benefits from splits between Europe and the U.S., urging unity as negotiations intensify.

U.S. Peace Plan Sparks Unease

Washington’s initial 28-point proposal—revised to 19 points after talks in Geneva—included controversial ideas such as Ukraine surrendering additional territory, limiting its military size and freezing its NATO bid.

The latest draft remains unacceptable to Moscow, which continues to insist on maximalist territorial and political demands.

European leaders argued that an imposed settlement would destabilize Ukraine and endanger continental security.

Divergent Accounts And Political Pressures

Kyiv declined to comment on the leaks. The Élysée challenged wording attributed to the French president, saying he “did not express himself in these terms,” while refusing to provide an alternative account.

Meanwhile, U.S. envoys held five hours of talks with Russia’s president in Moscow before traveling to Miami for follow-on negotiations with Ukraine’s national security team.