Germany is set to host high-level talks involving delegations from the United States and Ukraine over the weekend, as diplomatic efforts intensify around the possibility of a ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine war.
The discussions will take place ahead of a broader summit scheduled in Berlin on Monday, which will bring together European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. A German official confirmed on Saturday that the weekend meetings are aimed at exploring potential pathways toward de-escalation and gauging the feasibility of a ceasefire.
The talks are being closely watched, as they come at a time when the conflict has shown no clear signs of resolution despite sustained military and diplomatic engagement by multiple international actors.
According to a US official, President Donald Trump has decided to send his envoy Steve Witkoff, along with his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner, to Germany for the discussions. The meetings are expected to involve Ukrainian representatives as well as European officials, highlighting a coordinated effort among Western allies to push diplomatic momentum forward.