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As talks to end the war in Ukraine continue,
we look at Germany's secret plan, preparing the country for a major conflict with Russia.
Plus, President Trump sets his sights on another Latin American country.
And why it's bad news that Gen Z shoppers aren't spending big this holiday season.
Gen Z is already a significant force in the economy, so about 8% of retail spending today.
But on top of that,
you've got to think that these are people who are primed to become a much bigger part of the retail economy.
It's Monday, December 1st.
I'm Caitlin McCabe for The Wall Street Journal, and here is the AM edition of What's News,
the top headlines and business stories moving your world today.
U.S.
Special Envoy Steve Wittkopf and President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are headed to Moscow later today as talks to end the war in Ukraine continue to intensify.
Both men met with Ukrainian negotiators alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Florida yesterday,
in a four-hour meeting that both sides called productive.