Important decision before negotiations with Putin. Trump got a clear signal from Europe

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Prior to the gathering of Russian and US Presidents, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz formulated the terms of the agreement on the war in Ukraine.


During a Friday gathering between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, fundamental safety interests of Europe and Ukraine must be respected," said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday in Berlin after consulting European and US partners. “This is the message that we have conveyed present as Europeans to American president Trump,” explained the Chancellor. As he added, there is hope for peace. This position was agreed earlier at a conference with the Heads of State and Government of Poland, France, large Britain, Italy and Finland and with EU leaders.

The conference was besides attended by the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski, who came to Berlin for this purpose.

Merz: First truce, then negotiation


Before the essential elements of the framework agreement are agreed, a ceasefire must first be concluded," stressed Merz. As he pointed out, Ukraine is ready to negociate on territorial issues, but the starting point must be the current front line. “The legal designation of the Russian business is not an option,” said Merz.

Furthermore, the negotiations must include solid safety guarantees for Ukraine and a commitment to long-term military assistance from the West. Finally, everything must be part of a common transatlantic strategy that will increase the force on Russia in the absence of progress. president Trump knows this position and shares it to a large extent, said Merz.

Zelenski: Russia cannot have the right to veto NATO


Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski hopes that the upcoming summit in Alaska will bring immediate ceasefire and solid guarantees of safety for his country.

At a press conference in the Chancellery in Berlin, Zelenski stressed that the Ukrainian authorities must participate in all negotiations concerning the future of the country. He besides pointed out that Russia cannot have a veto on Ukraine's accession to NATO.

(Reuter, DPA/du)


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