Eleanor Beardsley

crossed nearly every one of the red lines set down by Ukraine and Europe.

German Chancellor Friedrich Maers told President Trump the entire European continent was at stake in the negotiations.

Zelensky wrote on Telegram that after difficult work, many of the right elements have been taken into account in the new framework.

He said he would discuss the most sensitive issues with President Trump.

Zelensky's statement seems consistent with reports that issues such as Ukraine ceding its occupied territories and agreeing to forego NATO membership –

have been set aside for direct talks between Zelensky and Trump.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Kiev.

Ukraine and its European allies were stunned by the original peace draft, which hugely favored Russia, and was drawn up by U.S.

Mideast Ukraine envoy Steve Witkow and an envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Europeans are looking to alter it without clashing with the Trump administration.

Speaking by video, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine never wanted this war and will never be an obstacle to peace.

But, he said, a real peace must guarantee security, respect for our people, and respect for everyone who gave their life defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Kyiv.

European leaders see the 28-point US-Russian plan for peace in Ukraine as espousing most of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands.

The Europeans do not want direct confrontation with the US, but say their security and the equilibrium of NATO would be compromised by the current treaty.

which limits the size of Ukraine's military, but not Russia's, and forces Ukraine to hand over key territory that Russia has been unable to take in four years of fighting.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reminded participants that the war could only end with the agreement of Ukraine and Europe

as it has repercussions for European security.

Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Lviv, Ukraine.

European leaders see the 28-point US-Russian plan for peace in Ukraine as espousing most of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands.