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Ukraine's European allies have been scrambling to slow US efforts to force Kiev to agree a proposal for peace.
Hastily arranged weekend talks took place in Geneva to work on a plan both Ukraine and Russia can accept.
National security advisors from a number of European countries met their Ukrainian and U.S.
counterparts, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
A 28-point U.S.
peace plan floated last week, rattled the Transatlantic Alliance,
and sparked criticism from American lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
It's also triggered confusion about whether Washington is embracing Russia's goals or aiming for a balanced negotiation.
That's because the U.S.
plan would cross several long-standing red lines for Ukraine,
including handing over territory Russia has been unable to seize itself.
European diplomats expect further discussions this week between France, Germany, and the UK.