US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit

Germany will host U.S. and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.

Trump Wanted Ukraine to Cede Land to Russia. Ukraine Has Another Offer.

A Ukrainian peace plan, sent this week to Washington, pushes back against President Trump’s proposal that Ukraine give up more land for peace, although Russia is unlikely to accept it.

An international relations expert explains U.S.-Europe political split over Ukraine war

There are tensions between the U.S. and Europe over how to end the Ukraine war. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to Nathalie Tocci from Johns Hopkins University about what's fueling these political divisions.

Pope criticizes US bid to ‘break apart’ US-Europe alliance, insists on Europe role in Ukraine peace

Pope Leo XIV is insisting that Europe must have a role in any Ukraine peace deal. And he is criticizing what he says is the Trump administration’s effort to “break apart” the long-standing U.S.

More than a million without power in Ukraine regions after intense Russian strikes

Several regions of Ukraine have endured a night of Russian drone and missile attacks targeting energy infrastructure, with the interior ministry reporting more than a million households without power.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to hold talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Berlin

The issue of ceding territory remains a major sticking point in negotiations, and Vladimir Putin last week reiterated his goal to take eastern Ukraine “by force” unless his demands are met.

Ukraine-Russia war latest: European officials alarmed after FBI holds ‘secret meetings’ with Kyiv

If not by negotiation then by military means, this territory will come under the full control of the Russian federation’ top foreign policy aid Ushakov said about the Donbas region

Friedrich Merz offers to host Ukraine talks so deal not done ‘above Europe’s head’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Donald Trump not to pursue a Ukraine peace deal “above Europe’s head”, as he offered to host talks with Washington on potential territorial concessions to Russia to secure a ceasefire.
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