Friedrich Merz

Merz questions Putin’s resolve for Zelenskyy summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed skepticism about whether Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would “dare” to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sky News reported on Aug. 19, citing his remarks during a briefing following White House talks.

19 August 2025, 01:38 PM

Macron suggests Geneva as venue for Putin-Zelenskyy peace talks

French President Emmanuel Macron proposed hosting peace talks between Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Geneva, a neutral venue, Le Monde reported on Aug. 19.

19 August 2025, 01:28 PM

Zelenskyy thanks Trump 11 times in 4½ minutes at White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked U.S. President Donald Trump during White House remarks, saying “thank you” 11 times in 4½ minutes after facing criticism earlier this year for “ingratitude,” The Washington Post reported on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 11:12 AM

Trump—Zelenskyy meeting over, broader talks with Europe begin

A bilateral meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has concluded, with the two presidents immediately going into an expanded meeting with several European leaders on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 10:32 PM

Merz to guide Zelenskyy before Trump talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will provide Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with “some good advice” before Zelenskyy’s upcoming talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Aug. 18, he has announced, according to N-TV.

17 August 2025, 12:15 PM

Berlin to Putin: Cut ceasefire deal in Alaska, talk to Kyiv

Three and a half years after the start of the full-scale Russian aggression against Ukraine, the Kremlin has the opportunity to agree to a ceasefire and end the war, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wrote on X ahead of the Aug. 15 U.S.-Russia summit.

15 August 2025, 04:41 PM

Germany to provide $500 million for U.S. weapons and ammunition for Ukraine

The German government will allocate $500 million to purchase U.S. military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine under NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) program, the alliance announced on Aug. 13.

13 August 2025, 10:14 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for Trump video talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for an official visit, the Presidential Office reported on Aug. 13.

13 August 2025, 04:02 PM

Zelenskyy to meet with Merz in Berlin ahead of virtual summit with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to arrive in Berlin on Aug. 13 for a working visit, the German newspaper Bild reported.

13 August 2025, 11:00 AM

Orbán expresses desire for Macron and Merz to meet in Moscow

Leaders of major EU countries should meet personally with Vladimir Putin, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an interview with 444.hu on Aug. 8.

8 August 2025, 06:19 PM

Zelenskyy okay with both bilateral or trilateral talks to end war

Various formats for leaders’ meetings are being discussed to achieve peace: two bilateral and one trilateral, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Aug. 7.

7 August 2025, 04:53 PM

Zelenskyy talks with Trump in presence of NATO and EU leaders

European leaders were present at the Zelenskyy-Trump conversation — including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Suspilne national broadcaster reported on Aug. 6.

7 August 2025, 08:05 AM

Germany plans to cut benefits for arriving Ukrainian refugees

Berlin is set to reduce monthly benefits for newly arrived Ukrainian refugees by about EUR100 ($117) per person, Reuters reported on Aug. 6, citing a bill drafted by the German government.

7 August 2025, 02:12 AM

Trump wants to meet with Putin next week—report

U.S. President Donald Trump told European leaders that he is prepared to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, The New York Times reported on Aug. 6, citing two informed sources.

7 August 2025, 12:26 AM

‘German economy will suffer’: Merz delivers mixed response to U.S.-EU trade deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that new U.S. tariffs on European Union goods will deal a major blow to Germany’s export-driven economy, even as he acknowledged that a better outcome was likely out of reach, Deutsche Welle reported on July 29.

29 July 2025, 02:22 PM

Macron and Merz want ‘active talks’ with Zelenskyy on anti-corruption reforms after controversial law

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron intend to hold “active negotiations” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his controversial decision to place Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption agencies under the authority of the prosecutor general, Bild reported on July 24.

24 July 2025, 07:20 PM

Germany, Norway to co-fund Patriot air defenses for Ukraine

Berlin and Oslo will make a joint financial contribution to purchase and deliver U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre announced at a press conference following their meeting on July 21, NRK reported.

22 July 2025, 08:53 AM

Berlin says Merz played key role in Trump’s Ukraine weapons deal

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz played a key role in convincing U.S. President Donald Trump to continue military aid to Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told Bild on July 20.

20 July 2025, 11:45 AM

UK may join Germany in paying for U.S. military aid to Ukraine

UK PM Keir Starmer hinted his country could join Germany in buying U.S. weapons to transfer to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 17, citing sources.

17 July 2025, 10:38 PM

Trump surprises Merz with offer of five Patriots for Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump called German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after Russia launched another attack on Ukraine, agreeing to Merz’s proposal to provide weapons to Kyiv, a decision that surprised the German leader, The Wall Street Journal reported on July 15.

16 July 2025, 01:26 PM

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