U.S. lawmakers warn peace plan may tilt in Russia’s favor

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C), US president-elect Donald Trump (L) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky wait to pose before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on December 7, 2024. Trump makes his first international trip since his election win, preparing for a day of intense diplomacy before attending the reopening ceremony for the Notre Dame cathedral restored after the 2019 fire. (Photo by Sarah Meyssonnier / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SARAH MEYSSONNIER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON — Some U.S. lawmakers expressed concern this week over a reported Ukraine-Russia peace plan that they say could favor Moscow and undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Congressional Ukraine Caucus questioned the plan’s origins, details, and potential impact on ongoing negotiations.

Lawmakers said any peace initiative must involve direct consultation with Ukraine and align with existing U.S. policy, international law, and support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

They emphasized that Congress should be briefed on diplomatic efforts and that official diplomats, not private actors, should lead sensitive discussions.

The legislators also highlighted the need for coordination with European allies and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to sanctions and military support for Ukraine. Both committees said they will continue monitoring proposals and reviewing them against established U.S. policy and congressional mandates.

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