German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday called on Russia to “come to the table” for negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The comments came after US, European, and Ukrainian officials met in Geneva to discuss a revised peace framework. Washington and Kyiv described the meetings as “constructive,” saying negotiators had drafted an updated plan. […]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany calls for emergency conference to rebuild Gaza
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has demanded an urgent conference to help rebuild Gaza. He said Germany wants to organize this event together with Egypt. Merz stressed that Gaza urgently needs repairs to its water supply, electricity, and health systems. He pointed out the severe humanitarian crisis caused by recent Israeli military actions. The German government […]
Zelensky arrives in Berlin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Berlin to attend a virtual summit hosted by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The summit will include key and US President Donald Trump, who will join via video link. Zelensky’s visit comes at a crucial time as peace talks between Russia and Ukraine gain momentum. Before leaving for Berlin, […]
Germany urges Iran to return to negotiations following 12-day conflict with Israel
BERLIN – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Iran to return to the negotiation table in an effort to prevent further escalation following the recent 12-day war with Israel. He emphasized that diplomacy is essential for ensuring long-term peace in the region. Speaking at a joint press conference with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Berlin, […]
Germany backs Israel’s ‘dirty job’ in Iran, says only US can deliver nuclear blow
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, defended Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. He called it a “dirty job” that Israel is doing not just for itself, but “for the world.” He accused Iran’s “mullah regime” of having inflicted death and chaos across the Middle East. Merz […]