By skyforbes 
What's happening:
Trump's team proposed a 28-point peace plan that would force Ukraine to give up parts of Donbas (areas they currently control) and drop NATO membership dreams. Zelensky said "not happening" and submitted his own 20-point counter-proposal.
The key sticking points:
Ukraine wants to keep ALL territory it currently holds in Donetsk and Luhansk
They're demanding NATO Article 5-style security guarantees (approved by US Congress)
Trump's team wants a "demilitarized zone" in Donbas – Zelensky calls it unfair
Why Europe is worried:
European officials think a demilitarized zone is basically an invitation for Russia to pull another Crimea-style takeover using covert forces. Russia's already hinting they'd keep police and national guard in the zone, which defeats the whole "demilitarized" concept.
Zelensky's position: "We stand where we stand" – meaning ceasefire along current front lines, no territorial giveaways.
The talks continue today with more European leaders joining. This could get messy.