Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia's invasion of its neighbour, top European diplomats said Thursday, as reports circulated about a U.S.-Russian proposal to end the war at a time when corruption allegations have rattled Ukraine's government.

That’s not all that they hate about the 28-point blueprint for a ceasefire: many officials and diplomats say they feel blindsided by the proposed deal since Europe was largely cut out of the drafting process.