European leaders reject Russia-Ukraine peace deal shaped without Ukrainians, Europeans
Berlin, Dec 2 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other European leaders rejected any Ukraine peace deal negotiated “without Ukrainians and Europeans.” Macron said Monday that any “peace plan” concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict could only be finalized with both Ukraine and Europe involved in negotiations, Xinhua news agency reported. Macron made […]
Ending Ukraine crisis requires consent of Ukraine, Europe: German Chancellor Merz
Berlin, Nov 23 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that ending the crisis in Ukraine requires the consent of both Ukraine and its European partners, rather than major powers. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Merz said that the conflict unfolding on the European continent and its outcome […]
German Chancellor to travel to Washington for talks on Ukraine
Berlin, Aug 17 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday, joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders for talks with US President Donald Trump, the German government announced on Sunday. According to a statement, the visit is for an “exchange of information” with Trump following his meeting with Russian […]
German Chancellor urges ceasefire, humanitarian aid for Gaza
Berlin, July 27 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, expressing concern over the “catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza.” According to a statement from the German government, during the phone conversation, Merz urged an immediate ceasefire and called for urgently needed humanitarian aid to reach […]
