Overview
- Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said European leaders no longer view Thursday as a firm deadline after being briefed on talks in Geneva.
- European governments deny issuing a formal counterproposal and say NATO- and EU-related matters will be handled on separate tracks with their participation.
- The United States and Ukraine are circulating a shortened 19-point proposal as consultations continue in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.
- Russia says it has not seen the modified text and remains skeptical about changes to the original U.S. plan.
- Schoof reported allied alignment and noted the draft now includes an 'Article 5 light' concept but still proposes a cap on Ukraine’s forces, and he sees little sign Moscow is ready to engage.