Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war

Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".

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In a joint statement at the G20 summit in South Africa, they said the plan "includes important elements that will be essential for a just and lasting peace", but cited concerns over borders and limitations on Ukraine's armed forces.

It comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Kyiv faced "one of the most difficult moments in our history" over pressure to accept the plan - leaked details of which have been seen as favourable to Moscow.

US President Donald Trump has given Ukraine until 27 November to accept the 28-point plan, while Russia's President Vladimir Putin said it could be the "basis" for a settlement.

Saturday's joint statement was signed by the leaders of Canada, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Germany and Norway. Two top EU officials also signed it.