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Berlin Talks Amid Kyiv Crisis
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- May 26, 2026
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- 101
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Summary
Ukraine’s top negotiator Rustem Umerov is in Berlin amid escalating tensions, as Russia warns foreign diplomats to flee Kyiv ahead of possible airstrikes — while EU officials, including the ambassador, refuse to leave. Just days before, Umerov was in Brussels discussing defense ties, and U.S. officials admit past peace talks failed, hinting others might lead. Europe is now eyeing direct talks with Putin, though Merkel declines the role. Germany’s foreign minister signals a push for Europe to take center stage in diplomacy, even as Chancellor Merz’s controversial “associate EU membership” offer — rejected by Zelenskyy as insufficient — fuels friction. The timing of Umerov’s Berlin visit hints at deeper EU-Ukraine alignment, as diplomacy races to navigate a volatile battlefield. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/56d1d406b9b2e04a