Zelensky Meets Trump Envoys for peace Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met US President Donald Trump‘s envoys for talks on how to end the war with Russia, kicking off two days of crisis diplomacy in Berlin.
Donald Trump has pushed for an end to the almost four-year-old conflict, but key questions remain regarding territorial concessions, future security guarantees for Kyiv, and whether Russia will agree to any proposal developed by the Europeans and Americans.
German leader Friedrich Merz was shown offering a “warm welcome” to Mr. Zelensky,as well as Mr. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, in a short video released by the chancellery.
“We began our meeting,” Mr. Zelensky said on Facebook, posting pictures of the Ukrainian delegation joined by Mr. Merz, the US representatives, and NATO’s top commander in Europe, US General Alexus Grynkewich.
“We want a lasting peace in Ukraine,” Mr. Merz wrote on X.”Difficult questions lie ahead of us, but we are resolute to move forward.
“Ukrainian interests are also European interests.”
Mr.Merz is due to again host Mr. Zelensky at a germ
Key Takeaways
- President Zelensky is meeting with envoys from Donald Trump to discuss potential paths to end the war with Russia.
- The talks are taking place in Berlin and are expected to last two days.
- Important hurdles remain, including disagreements over territory and security guarantees.
- german leader Friedrich Merz is playing a key role in hosting the discussions.