German leader Friedrich Merz plans a trip to Ukraine soon, he said during his Paris visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. He hopes to help create lasting peace after the fighting stops this weekend. Merz wants America to keep supporting Ukraine despite Donald Trump making deals with Russia. The new chancellor believes both sides can agree to stop shooting permanently.
Merz told reporters he sees real chances for peace talks after the weekend. He said Germany cannot promise specific security guarantees until it knows what peace terms might look like. Officials still need to work out when exactly Merz will travel to Ukraine. European nations want to play a bigger role in ending the war. Merz took office recently as head of the German government.
Merz told reporters he sees real chances for peace talks after the weekend. He said Germany cannot promise specific security guarantees until it knows what peace terms might look like. Officials still need to work out when exactly Merz will travel to Ukraine. European nations want to play a bigger role in ending the war. Merz took office recently as head of the German government.
