"US and Ukrainian officials are expected to meet for a second day of talks in Berlin on December 15 as Washington pushes for an agreement to end Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv struggles to avoid a deal that would favor Moscow. White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son in law Jared Kushner met for five hours with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a team of negotiators in the German capital the previous day."
"The 20-point plan emerged after Ukraine and its European backers scrambled to make counterproposals after the United States came out with a 28-point plan that echoed some of Moscow's positions and was widely seen as favorable to Russia. Crucial hurdles to a peace deal include disputes over territory in the Donbas -- the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Russia's desire to limit the size of Ukraine's army, and what Kyiv and its backers say is the need for airtight security guarantees."
US and Ukrainian officials convened in Berlin for a second day of talks on December 15 aiming to negotiate a settlement to Russia's war while Kyiv sought to avoid terms that would favor Moscow. White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met for five hours with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and negotiators and reported in-depth discussions about a 20-point peace and economic agenda and progress toward further meetings. The 20-point plan followed a U.S. 28-point proposal that many viewed as echoing some Russian positions. Major obstacles include disputes over Donetsk and Luhansk, proposed limits on Ukraine's military, and the need for robust security guarantees. European leaders scheduled a December 18 summit to decide related measures.
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