Ukraine-US talks to continue in Berlin as Ukraine willing to drop Nato ambitions – Europe live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 9 min read 100% complete by Jakub KrupaDecember 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM

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Ukraine-US talks are continuing in Berlin after initial negotiations on Sunday, with a subsequent mini-summit planned involving several European leaders, EU, and NATO officials. The meetings aim to address key issues related to the conflict, including potential Ukrainian territorial concessions and security guarantees, as Ukraine reportedly signals a willingness to drop NATO ambitions. The discussions precede a crucial European Council summit in Brussels, where the proposal to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine will be debated. Several countries, including the Czech Republic, have expressed reservations about the funding plan. These meetings are considered a critical juncture for the EU's role in influencing the resolution of the Ukraine war.

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European Union 30% Russia 40% NATO 50% Alexander Stubb 50% Steve Witkoff ×260% Jared Kushner 70% Donald Trump ×280% Berlin ×280% Ukraine ×6100% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×5100%

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