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Zelensky
Merz Says Trump Received Proposal on Possible Ukrainian Territorial Concessions
The German chancellor said additional talks with US officials are planned this weekend, and that a broader international meeting on Ukraine “could take place at the beginning of next week.”
Dec. 11, 2025
Ukraine
Merz Says Support for Kyiv ‘Will Not Falter’ After London Talks
The closed-door meeting between Zelensky and the European leaders lasted over two hours, with the participants issuing cryptic remarks soon after it wrapped.
Dec. 8, 2025
EU
Belgium Hopes for ‘Fruitful’ Discussion on EU Loan to Ukraine ‘Over Next 2 Weeks’
Belgium’s prime minister said he had “only one responsibility: that is the interests of the Belgian taxpayers” – as the future of the €140 billion ($162 billion) to Ukraine hangs in the balance.
Dec. 4, 2025
Europe
‘Don’t Leave Ukraine Alone With These Guys’ – Leaked Call Among European Leaders Wary of Witkoff-Kushner
Behind closed doors, concerns are centered on Trump’s envoys to Russia, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner – with some leaders urging others to protect Zelensky.
Dec. 4, 2025
Germany
Merz to Head to Brussels for Ukraine Loan Talks
A German government source told AFP the talks would focus on European plans – championed by Merz – to fund a loan to Ukraine by leveraging frozen Russian assets.
Dec. 4, 2025
Europe
Merz Says No Breakthrough Expected in Ukraine Peace Talks This Week as Europe Stresses Sovereignty, Security Guarantees
Berlin and Brussels signal cautious resolve, stressing that progress now hinges on Russia’s participation and that sovereignty, not speed, will define the contours of any eventual agreement.
Nov. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Merz Confirms Intensified Work on Long-Range Strike Systems for Ukraine
Amid Russia’s escalating winter assaults, Germany signals it is ready to broaden the range and ambition of its military support.
Nov. 20, 2025
Macron
British PM Starmer to Join Macron and Merz in Berlin
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet his fellow Coalition of the Willing leaders for “dinner” on Tuesday, the German government said. But why?
Nov. 17, 2025
Zelensky
Merz Urges Zelensky to Take ‘Energetic’ Steps Against Graft
On Wednesday Zelensky fired his energy and justice ministers over a giant money-laundering scheme in the energy sector, which has been battered by Russian attacks for almost four years.
Nov. 13, 2025
Germany
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Accused of Harboring Russian ‘Sleeper Cell’
A lawmaker for the ruling CDU party pointed out that AfD politicians in the Bundestag have asked parliamentary questions about sensitive military and security matters in recent months.
Nov. 6, 2025
Germany
New German Security Council to Coordinate “Interdepartmental” Action Against Russia’s Hybrid Warfare
As Russian drones appear more and more frequently in German skies, Merz’s council aims to bring together politicians and experts to counter threats from Russia.
Nov. 5, 2025
Germany
Merz Says Syrian Refugees in Germany Must Go Home
In his latest hardline comments on migration, Merz said there was “no longer any reason” for Syrians who fled their country’s brutal 13-year war to seek asylum in Germany.
Nov. 4, 2025
Germany
Germany to Propose Boosting Ukraine’s Air Defenses at Allies’ Meeting
Chancellor Merz has stressed that deploying German troops remains off the table for now. A ceasefire, he said, would be a prerequisite for any peacekeeping mission.
Sept. 4, 2025
Putin
‘He Made Many Unpleasant Statements‘ – Kremlin Says as Germany’s Merz Brands Putin a ‘War Criminal’
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz branded Putin a “war criminal,” urged tougher EU action, pushed for Russia’s economic exhaustion, and vowed stronger support for Ukraine.
Sept. 3, 2025
Putin
France, Germany Up Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine-Russia Talks
Trump moved to restore dialogue with Moscow, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict sparked by Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor appear to have lost momentum.
Aug. 30, 2025
Ukraine
How Europe Tried to Speak Trump: Inside the Carefully Orchestrated Push for Ukraine
European leaders carefully choreographed the meeting with Trump in DC on Monday to keep Ukraine on the agenda – and outmaneuver Putin’s influence.
Aug. 21, 2025