The new German Chancellor went to Kiev on Saturday. He was accompanied by: Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk.
The highlighting moment of the visit was Meeting with Wołodymyr Zelnski. All five called Donald Trump, declaring support for his peace plan regarding End of fights in Eastern Europe.
Friedrich Merz ready to talk to Vladimir Putin. On one condition
Friedrich Merz gave an interview with ZDF television and was given the question of whether he would call Vladimir Putin. – If such an opportunity arises, I will do it. But in cooperation with all European partners he replied.
The chancellor emphasized that European partners “speak in one voice” and constitute a united front on the side of Ukraine.
In terms of a possible conversation with Putin, Merz pointed out that he would also act “in cooperation with the US president”.
Even before visiting Kiev, the leader of Poland, Germany, France and Great Britain issued a joint statement. “We will continue to increase our support for Ukraine. We will intensify our pressure on the Russian war machine, As long as Russia agrees to a permanent suspension of weapons” – we read.
It was confirmed in the Ukrainian capital that the goal is Education of a 30-day suspension of fights. Otherwise, “massaged” and “coordinated” sanctions on Moscow will be imposed – Macron declared.
Olaf Scholz called Vladimir Putin. He passed the relationship to Donald Tusk
The question about Merz's phone to Putin backs us until November 2024, when he decided on this movement then Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
“The Chancellor made it clear to the president (Putin – ed.) That sending North Korean soldiers to combat missions against Ukraine is a serious escalation and extension of the conflict,” spokesman Scholza said.