Ukraine ceasefire talks continue as US says 'progress was made'
Summary
Ukraine and the U.S. are discussing a peace deal with Russia during talks in Berlin. Ukraine's President Zelensky has proposed giving up NATO membership ambitions in exchange for security guarantees. The talks aim to address important issues like NATO membership and territory control in eastern Ukraine.Key Facts
- Talks between Ukraine and the U.S. are happening in Berlin to work on a peace deal with Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Berlin.
- Ukraine is willing to give up NATO membership goals for security assurances.
- Russia considers Ukraine's NATO membership a major issue, wanting it permanently off the table.
- The U.S. prefers not having Ukraine in NATO but seeks to offer security guarantees.
- Discussions include a 20-point peace plan proposed by Ukraine, different from an earlier U.S. version.
- Zelensky addressed sovereignty over the Donbas region, which Russia largely controls.
- EU countries plan to vote on a proposal to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's economy.
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