German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday gave a positive assessment of the summit with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. "My expectations have not only been met,

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that Ukraine should not be forced to surrender its Donbass region to Russia in talks, likening it to the United States giving up Florida.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's reactions during a White House meeting have gone viral, showing her eye-rolling at a joke by Donald Trump and making a face while Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the Ukraine conflict.

Friedrich Merz, designated Federal Chancellor (CDU), is pictured during the signing of the coalition agreement between the SPD, CDU, and CSU on May 05, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.

Chancellor says Germany will not approve exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza 'until further notice'

After the EU-US summit on Russia's war against Ukraine, a debate is underway in Germany about security guarantees and what role Germany should play going forward.

Germany says it will work with Ukraine's Western allies to provide military aid worth up to $500 million. This aid will be delivered using a new NATO supply line.