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Ukraine-US talks 'real chance for peace process' — Germany Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Berlin for talks with Germany's Friedrich Merz and other European allies. European leaders proposed a multinational force to enforce a Ukraine peace deal. Follow DW for more. Ukraine: Zelenskyy meets US, European officials in Berlin The Ukrainian president is in Germany for the latest talks on ending the invasion of his country. US special envoy Witkoff is joining the negotiations, but Russia will not be represented. Hungary: Thousands march demanding Orban's ouster The protest followed the publication of videos this week showing staff at a Budapest juvenile correction facility physically abusing children. Viktor Orban's main challenger, Peter Magyar, led the march. Ukraine: Russian strikes cut power to thousands Over a million households have been left without power after Russia's overnight drone and missile attacks. The strikes come on the eve of US-Ukraine talks in Berlin. Will Trump 'pull' Italy, Austria, Poland, Hungary from EU? The US recently published its new National Security Strategy. A leaked draft appears to show the US wants to exert its influence over four European countries in particular to destabilize the European Union. Romania in turmoil over judicial corruption revelations An investigative report about judicial corruption sparked protests in Romania this week, shaking a government coalition already under fire for blocking reforms. EU to move Ukraine membership forward despite Hungary veto EU states will still have veto rights over the final decision about Ukraine's membership, but for the time being Ukraine will move ahead with the necessary reforms in order to become eligible to join. US plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine: Where it stands now There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity between Washington, Kyiv, Moscow and European capitals to discuss a plan to end the war. But US President Donald Trump says he's tired of talking — he wants action. Why Russian attacks on Ukraine endanger Moldova's energy security Recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's electricity network caused massive power disruptions in neighboring Moldova. Why was this the case and how can the country better protect itself? Ukraine updates: US pushing Kyiv to withdraw from Donetsk The US wants Ukraine, but not Russia, to withdraw from parts of the Donetsk region to create a "free economic zone." NATO chief Rutte says alliance members are not ready to meet the threat Russia poses. DW has more.