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Trump Envoy Heads to Berlin for Ukraine Peace Talks
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s envoy, will travel to Germany this weekend to lead high-level discussions with Ukrainian and European leaders, aiming to finalize a proposed peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia. The Trump administration is pushing for a deal to be secured before Christmas, following weeks of intensive diplomatic efforts.

European Leaders Expected at Berlin Summit
The upcoming Berlin talks are anticipated to involve key European figures, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to sources at *The Wall Street Journal*. This meeting represents a significant step in the ongoing diplomatic maneuvering surrounding the conflict.

Russia Intensifies Bombardments, IAEA Reports Nuclear Plant Crisis
Simultaneously, Russia launched a large-scale series of bombardments in the south, targeting civilian infrastructure, while the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported a temporary loss of power at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant – a critical concern given its location within Russian-controlled territory.

Trump Doubts European Support, Calls for Ukrainian Elections
President Trump has expressed skepticism about European leaders’ support for Ukraine, characterizing them as “weak” and urging Ukraine to hold elections within 90 days, contingent upon US and European security guarantees. This stems from the suspension of elections following the declaration of martial law in February 2022.

EU Announces Financial Support, Russia Threatens Legal Action
European Union governments are preparing to provide Kyiv with €135.7 billion (£119 billion; $159 billion) in financial assistance over the next two years to bolster its military and reconstruction efforts. Furthermore, Russia has announced its intention to sue Euroclear, the Belgian bank holding frozen Russian assets, signaling a potential avenue for utilizing these funds to aid Ukraine.

EU Backs Ukraine’s Rapid EU Accession
Brussels is supporting Ukraine’s swift accession to the European Union, a key element in the latest draft peace plan, furthering Ukraine’s ambitions for integration with the European bloc. Ukraine formally applied for EU membership shortly after the 2022 invasion, though full membership is projected to take several years.

Frozen Assets Set to Fund Ukraine’s Recovery
The EU has agreed to indefinitely freeze approximately €210 billion (£185 billion; $247) worth of Russian assets held within Europe, a move aimed at facilitating potential loaning of these funds to Ukraine should a peace deal materialize.