German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to meet within the next two weeks. Merz's remarks came after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that he was preparing a meeting between the two leaders,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told President Trump the united European position was that there should be a cease-fire before more difficult peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia begin. “To be honest,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday pressed for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine before President Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet.