On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a US envoy team landed in Berlin for another round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine.
The delegations were welcomed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the chancellery, signaling Berlin's readiness to host high-stakes negotiations over a US-backed peace plan.
Zelenskyy traveled with senior negotiator Rustem Umerov, while the US delegation includes Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, and envoy Steve Witkoff.
At the heart of Ukraine's proposal are legally binding security guarantees from the United States and European allies—commitments Kyiv argues should mirror those offered to NATO members.
"We need firm legal assurances to protect Ukraine's sovereignty," Zelenskyy said, noting that Washington has yet to respond to Kyiv's most recent proposals on the peace plan.
The outcome of these talks in Berlin could shape the future of international security arrangements and offer a blueprint for conflict resolution backed by binding commitments.
As delegations prepare to head into negotiations, young global citizens, business innovators, and changemakers are watching: a breakthrough here could ripple across markets, impact startup strategies, and redefine geopolitical risk for travelers worldwide.
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