Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Sunday to kick off a new round of talks with US envoys, all aiming to nail down a US-backed peace plan for the conflict in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation was welcomed at the chancellery by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Zelenskyy was joined by senior negotiator Rustem Umerov, while Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, and envoy Steve Witkoff flew in for the negotiations.
Over the weekend, Zelenskyy stressed the need for “legally binding guarantees” from the United States and European allies—aiming for security commitments on par with NATO members ✍️🤝. He noted he’s still waiting for Washington’s response to Ukraine’s latest proposals on the peace plan.
These discussions in Berlin mark another step in international efforts to find a diplomatic exit from the war that’s reshaped Europe’s security landscape 🌍🕊️. For Ukraine, the stakes are sky-high: solid guarantees could pave the way for lasting stability, while delays risk prolonging the conflict.
What’s next? The talks continue this week, with both sides hoping to bridge gaps and draft an agreement that can hold. Stay tuned as we follow how these high-stakes negotiations unfold!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
