KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine and Europe must be consulted on any efforts to end Russia’s invasion of its neighbor, 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.

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Top European diplomats stress that Ukraine and Europe must be involved in any efforts to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Reports of a U.S.-Russian peace proposal have increased pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is dealing with a major corruption scandal and working to maintain European support

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has mentioned developing ideas for peace, but Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denies any formal consultations

European leaders are

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