German chancellor says Putin’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine a ‘good sign’
ISTANBUL German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday defined a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct…
Ukrainian president welcomes Russian overtures but insists on ceasefire before peace talk
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksyy said he is hoping for a full and temporary ceasefire…
European leaders win Trump’s support to pressure Putin into unconditional ceasefire – POLITICO
The leaders from the four Kyiv allies had traveled to the Ukrainian capital together by train for a…
New border checks stir old memories on Polish-German border
Germany’s strict new border policy is bringing back memories of separation on the frontier with Poland, as Chancellor…
Merz in Brussels: 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine possible within days, decision lies with Moscow
ADVERTISEMENT Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he believes an agreement for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine…
New German Chancellor Merz aims for stronger EU ties with France and Poland
AFP UK ‘Coming home’: Merz signals Germany back in EU driving seat Germany’s Friedrich Merz made clear Friday…
Germany’s Merz softens skepticism of US role in NATO after meeting Rutte – POLITICO
The tone was a sharp departure from February, when Merz — then the German opposition leader and a…
Germany’s Merz thinks US-UK trade deal is ‘good way forward’ – POLITICO
London and Washington inked an agreement this week to lift some of Trump’s tariffs and expand reciprocal market…
Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level
ADVERTISEMENT Friedrich Merz, the new federal chancellor of Germany, brought an unambiguous message to his first visit to…
EU and Ukraine launch special tribunal to prosecute Putin’s war crimes – POLITICO
On Thursday evening, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump during a phone call “to…