OriginalSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:04 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityPublished15:04 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce”
“German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin, and emphasized Europe needs to be included in any peace talks with Russia. At the same time, Merz doubts Moscow is serious about wanting a truce.”
Merz doubts Russia is serious about a ceasefire in Ukraine
Key points
- Merkel: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz doubts Russia's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire.
- Merz spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Berlin ahead of Abu Dhabi talks.
- Zelenskyy expects a trilateral format with Putin at a future meeting.
- Russia continues attacks; a deadly strike hits a school used for aid distribution.
- Germany pledges air defense and energy aid ahead of winter for Ukraine.
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