US, Ukraine discuss peace, economic agendas in 5-hour meeting in Berlin

By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - US and Ukrainian delegations held talks in Berlin on Sunday, discussing a 20-point peace plan and economic agendas, according to a readout of the meeting.

The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and delegations from both countries lasted over five hours, said the readout shared by Witkoff on the US social media company X.

Representatives held "in-depth" discussions regarding the peace plan, economic agendas "and more," it said.

"A lot of progress was made, and they will meet again tomorrow morning," the readout added.

Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Sunday for intensive discussions on a potential ceasefire and peace framework with Russia.

Germany is hosting the consultations ahead of a broader summit Monday evening bringing together Zelenskyy, European leaders and representatives from the EU and NATO. It remains unclear whether US officials will participate in that meeting.