Group 1 - Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Berlin to meet with U.S. negotiators and European leaders to discuss the foundation for peace and a political agreement to end the war [1][2] - The U.S. is balancing demands from various parties, with President Trump expressing frustration over delays in negotiations [1][2] - German Chancellor Merz stated that the era of "American-led peace" is essentially over, emphasizing the need for Europe to protect its own interests [1] Group 2 - Russian officials have not seen the revised "peace plan" and express skepticism about constructive changes from Ukraine and Europe [2] - Zelensky indicated a compromise on security guarantees, accepting bilateral security assurances instead of direct NATO membership [2] - The U.S. proposed a "demilitarized" free economic zone in the Donbas region, which has raised concerns among European leaders about favoring Russia [3] Group 3 - The EU is considering using frozen Russian central bank assets to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position, with assets valued at approximately €210 billion [4] - The EU's decision to indefinitely freeze Russian assets removes a significant barrier to using these funds for Ukraine's financial and military needs [4] - Russian officials condemned the EU's actions as illegal and a violation of international law, threatening to respond swiftly [4]