Zelensky Meets U.S. Envoys in Berlin in New Round of Ukraine Peace Talks

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Christopher F. SchuetzeDecember 15, 2025 at 03:39 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. and European leaders in Berlin on Monday, December 15, 2025, for a second day of high-level peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meetings follow discussions between Zelensky, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb on Sunday. Other European leaders, including those from Britain, France, and NATO, were scheduled to join Zelensky later Monday. The talks aim to bridge divides between the U.S. and Europe regarding concessions Ukraine should make to Russia for a ceasefire, with the U.S. proposing territorial concessions. Zelensky reiterated Ukraine would suspend its NATO aspirations in exchange for strong U.S. security guarantees. Russia was not expected to send representatives to the talks.

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Mark Rutte 40% Germany 50% Keir Starmer 50% Emmanuel Macron 50% Alexander Stubb 60% Steve Witkoff 70% Jared Kushner ×270% United States ×380% Frank-Walter Steinmeier ×280% Volodymyr Zelensky ×5100%

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ukraine peace talks 90% zelensky 80% russia-ukraine war 80% u.s. envoys 70% territorial concessions 60% cease-fire 60% european leaders 60% security guarantees 50% nato 50%