In Berlin, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy continues talks with the U.S. delegation over a 20‑point peace plan while European leaders convene to discuss ending the war, amid a poll showing 72 % of Ukrainians support a frozen front‑line settlement.
U.S. Negotiators Demand Donbas Control
France24 reports, citing AFP, that U.S. negotiators still want Ukraine to hand over control of eastern Donbas as a condition for peace talks with Russia. Kyiv rejects this demand. The AFP source also noted that Vladimir Putin wants territory. “It’s striking that Americans share the Russians’ stance on this matter,” an AFP interlocutor said.
Zelenskiy Meets U.S. Delegation in Berlin
On Monday in Berlin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy continued discussions with the U.S. delegation about a 20‑point peace plan. The prior Sunday meeting lasted five hours, and U.S. delegation head Steve Witkoff said significant progress was made. Zelenski emphasized Ukraine’s readiness to work on a fair and effective plan and called for strong U.S. security guarantees backed by Congress.
European Leaders Join Discussion in Berlin
On Monday evening, European leaders—including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President, prime ministers of the United Kingdom, Italy and Poland—joined the meeting alongside the EU Commission President and NATO Secretary General. The peace plan is likely to be discussed with the American delegation, as European leaders seek to highlight their role in ending the war and support Kyiv’s position.
Public Opinion Supports Frozen Front‑Line Plan
The latest poll by the Kyiv International Sociological Institute shows 72 % of Ukrainians would back a peace plan that freezes the current front line, provides security guarantees, and does not officially recognize occupied territories as part of Russia. Sixty‑three percent of Ukrainian citizens are ready to endure the war as long as it is necessary.
