Merz questions Russia's seriousness on a ceasefire and says Europe must help shape peace
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Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truceNovember 3, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he had seen no sign that Russia was serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Tuesday that he had seen no indication Russia was serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, speaking in Berlin with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders said Europe must help shape any lasting peace. The US, Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi next week, with Germany expecting European representatives to attend without a seat at the negotiating table.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claims there is no evidence that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire, a statement made alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders assert that Europe must help shape any lasting peace, while the US, Ukraine, and Russia are scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi next week.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he has seen no indication that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire, while both he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Europe must help shape any lasting peace. With the US, Ukraine, and Russia scheduled to meet in Abu Dhabi next week, Germany expects European representatives to attend without a seat at the negotiating table.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he has seen no indication that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire, a doubt he expressed alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders emphasized that Europe must help shape any lasting peace, with European representatives expected to attend upcoming talks in Abu Dhabi despite not having a seat at the negotiating table.
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Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truceNovember 3, 2026 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he had seen no sign that Russia was serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Both …
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