German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski spoke with Donald Trump ahead of the Russia-US summit in Alaska, expressing optimism about a possible peace in Ukraine. Merz described the conversation as constructive, emphasizing that Trump shares the positions of the Europeans. The leaders discussed the need for a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenski insisted that any discussion about Ukraine must involve the country and its people. Reactions from the EU and NATO were positive, emphasizing unity in support of Ukraine.
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Merz după discuția cu Trump: "Există speranță pentru pace"
"Există speranţe" de pace în Ucraina, crede cancelarul Germaniei după discuția liderilor europeni și Zelenski cu Trump
”Există o speranţă de pace în Ucraina”, anunţă Merz după o videoconferinţă a unor lideri europeni şi Zelenski cu Trump, înaintea summitului cu Putin în Alaska
Merz după discuția cu Trump: "Există speranță pentru pace"
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