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Zelensky
Zelensky Meets Germany’s Merz in Berlin
The meeting comes as US-initiated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled.
April 14, 2026
Trump
US Oil Sanctions Relief on Russia May Last Beyond April 11, Analyst Warns, Raising Specter of ‘Behind-the-Scenes Deal’
In an interview with Kyiv Post, analyst Paul Goble warned the Trump administration’s temporary easing of Russian oil sanctions may not end on April 11, giving Moscow more money for war.
March 18, 2026
Iran
Trump Says Tehran Dragged Gulf States Into War, Outlines Iran ‘Worst Case’ as Merz Visits White House
With Trump accusing Iran of widening the conflict by striking Gulf states, analyst Paul Goble cautioned that unclear end goals raise miscalculation risks.
March 4, 2026
Germany
Germany’s Merz Arrives in China For Talks on Trade, Security
Berlin and Beijing want to build on their decades-old economic ties at a time when US President Trump has sparked global chaos with his tariffs blitz and other foreign policy moves.
Feb. 25, 2026
Europe
OPINION: The Munich Rebuke: Take Your MAGA Values and…
The message was simple: We Europeans share American values, not MAGA values. In fact, MAGA values are anathema to the American values Europe has long championed.
Feb. 18, 2026
Europe
Merz Pours Cold water on Macron’s Push for Putin Talks
Macron is still planning to set up a telephone call with Vladimir Putin
Feb. 14, 2026
Ukraine
Merz Opens Munich Security Conference Urging Europe to ‘Switch the Mental Gear’
Europe recasts itself as a security actor – balancing self-reliance, alliance with the US, and continued support for Ukraine
Feb. 14, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls for Independent Europe from Munich Security Conference
The president also met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with whom he discussed the “first significant results” of the two countries’ joint drone production and “how to scale it up.”
Feb. 13, 2026
Ukraine
‘It’s Impossible’: Germany Rejects 2027 EU Entry for Ukraine as Kyiv Pushes Fast-Track Bid
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine, like all candidates, must meet the EU’s Copenhagen criteria – a process that typically takes years and requires sweeping political, legal, and economic reforms.
Jan. 29, 2026
Germany
ANALYSIS: Berlin’s India Hedge: Trade, Defense, Stability
Merz’s visit to India is also meant to send a signal: Europe’s largest economy will team up with the G20’s fastest-growing economy to circumvent Trump and China.
Jan. 18, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Could Join Multinational Force From Outside Ukraine, Merz Says
Merz’s suggestion of deploying German troops to neighbouring NATO territory did not go as far as France and Britain, which offered more explicit promises of support.
Jan. 6, 2026
Germany
Germany Condemns Medvedev’s Kidnapping Remarks but Rules Out Extra Security for Merz
Berlin rebuked former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev after he described a possible kidnapping of Chancellor Friedrich Merz as a “plot twist,” while ruling out stronger security.
Jan. 6, 2026
War in Ukraine
Merz Floats Article 5-Like Guarantees for Ukraine as Kremlin Pushes Back
Berlin talks considered NATO-style protections for Ukraine after a ceasefire, but Russia rejected a truce, and doubts linger over security guarantees and frozen assets ahead of a key EU summit.
Dec. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Kremlin Rejects German Christmas Truce Proposal, Vows to ‘Achieve Its Goals’ in Ukraine
Peskov said that Russia is focused on “achieving its goals” and “protecting its own interests,” which, he claimed, would guarantee lasting peace in Europe.
Dec. 16, 2025
EU
‘A Crucial Moment in Our History’ – Merz Calls for EU to Move On Reparations Loan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
The German chancellor said that failure could “severely damage” both the EU’s ability to act and its credibility on the world stage.
Dec. 15, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky, Merz Welcome US Security Guarantees as Berlin Talks Continue
The Ukrainian and German leaders appeared optimistic about Trump’s proposed “Article 5-like” security guarantees, but deep divisions remain over territorial concessions.
Dec. 15, 2025