News compact: Trump's envoy Witkoff meets Putin

US envoy Steve Witkoff is set to meet President Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss peace negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict. This follows constructive talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, the EU has unveiled its Arctic strategy to enhance regional security, and German Chancellor Merz announced significant investments from various companies to boost Germany's economy. Additionally, Mongolia aims to strengthen ties with Germany, and Nigeria has reported its first Ebola case since 2014. Lastly, a UN report warns that global emissions are still at record levels, jeopardizing climate goals.