US-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks in Germany Amid Fresh Russian Attacks

• Germany will host US-Ukraine talks on a possible ceasefire this weekend, ahead of a Berlin summit with President Zelenskiy.
• US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are traveling to Germany for discussions with Ukrainian and European representatives.
• European leaders, including German leader Friedrich Merz, will host Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday to show support.
• The US is pushing a peace plan, which initially drew criticism for echoing Moscow's demands, prompting refinement by European allies.
• Russia launched "massive" strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities before the talks, leading Zelenskiy to state Russia still aims to destroy Ukraine.

Why It Matters: High-stakes talks in Germany could determine the Ukraine war's future and peace prospects.