'Capitulation is not an option': Germany strongly criticizes Trump's proposal on Ukraine

In his opinion, Ukraine will still have to concede some territory for the sake of a ceasefire. However, under no circumstances should it be to the extent outlined in the proposal by the US President.

Pistorius believes that Ukraine could have achieved such results on its own nearly a year ago - simply by signing a capitulation.

"Ukraine could have achieved this on its own, almost a year ago, through capitulation," Pistorius said.

Furthermore, the German Minister of Defense assured Ukraine of continued military assistance, even if US support were to cease.

US peace plan for ending war

In recent days, several Western media outlets reported that the US had allegedly proposed a seven-point peace plan to Ukraine.

According to this proposal, Ukraine would have to recognize Crimea and the temporarily occupied territories as Russian and renounce NATO membership. In exchange, the US would lift sanctions on Russia, and Moscow would cease hostilities, shelling, and the war would essentially be "frozen."

In response, Ukraine, along with its European partners, presented its alternative plan for ending the war.

On April 26, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump held a brief meeting at the Vatican during a ceremony to bid farewell to Pope Francis.

On the same day, Trump posted on social media, stating that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was not interested in ending the war in Ukraine, was stalling, and that banking or "secondary" sanctions should be imposed on Russia.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that it would soon be clear whether the US is ready to continue negotiations to end the war in Ukraine or if they will withdraw from the negotiation process.