Berlin Sets Dec. 15 Merz–Zelensky Meeting as EU and NATO Leaders Join Evening Talks

Overview

• Germany officially confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin on Monday for bilateral discussions on Ukraine and economic ties.
• In the evening, numerous European heads of state and government along with EU and NATO leaders will join the Berlin discussions, the German government said.
• Bild reported additional negotiations in the E3 format with Germany, the United Kingdom and France participating alongside Zelensky, with final formats still being set.
• Merz told DPA that EU countries are seeking to involve the United States in their talks with Kyiv, and current reporting indicates U.S. participation has not been secured.
• The diplomatic push follows Washington’s 28‑point proposal and subsequent revisions, including Zelensky’s promised 20‑point submission and a package presented to President Trump that reportedly contemplates territorial concessions.