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Ukraine's European allies have criticized the plan, not least because it was negotiated between the U.S.
and Russia without Ukraine's involvement.
European leaders say they're looking for a way to make the Trump plan more palatable for Ukraine and its European allies.
As it stands, it would require Ukraine to cede control of eastern Donetsk and Luhansk and would prohibit Ukraine from trying to join NATO.
President Trump says he wants a response from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by Thursday.
If Zelensky rejects it, he risks losing U.S.
support, including crucial intelligence sharing.
Rob Schmitz, NPR News, Berlin.
Polish Foreign Minister Wลadysลaw Sikorski says he's withdrawing consent for the operation of Russia's consulate in the port city of Gdansk.
This comes just days after two sections of a rail line connecting Warsaw to Lublin were damaged by what Poland is calling Russian operatives.
The line is a strategic link between Poland's capital and Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of the act while collaborating with Russian secret services.
He said their identities are known but could not be revealed due to ongoing investigations.
And he said the pair has already left Poland, crossing the border into Russian ally Belarus.
Rob Schmitz, NPR News, Berlin.
On the previous order, the bill is considered read three times and passed.
Polish Foreign Minister Wลadysลaw Sikorski says he's withdrawing consent for the operation of Russia's consulate in the port city of Gdansk.
This comes just days after two sections of a rail line connecting Warsaw to Lublin were damaged by what Poland is calling Russian operatives.
The line is a strategic link between Poland's capital and Ukraine.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says two Ukrainian citizens working for Russia are suspected of the act while collaborating with Russian secret services.