Diplomatic talks on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine continue in Berlin, with foreign policy advisors from the US, Ukraine, and Germany resuming discussions. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is confirmed to attend, though details on timing and participants remain confidential. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also expected in Berlin for economic talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, followed by a meeting with European leaders and EU and NATO representatives. Recent negotiations involved Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and Ukrainian officials, while Russia under Putin maintains maximalist demands and shows little willingness for compromise. Merz emphasized continued support for Ukraine, warning that if Ukraine falls, Putin will not stop and stressing the importance of maintaining NATO and EU unity. Meanwhile, Russia continues military pressure with drone and missile attacks, damaging Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and hitting Odessa. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts aim to find a path toward peace amid ongoing conflict.

Source: https://www.weser-kurier.de/politik/ausland/us-beamter-witkoff-reist-fuer-ukraine-gespraeche-nach-berlin-doc83o0d825ll217iwmqlmi